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Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options ...

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options lettered A - E

Direct Speech: " They have gone home, " John said. Indirect Speech: John said that they __________ home.
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  • A Are going
  • B Had gone
  • C Has gone
  • D Have gone
  • E Were going
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
In reported speech, "have gone" changes to "had gone" to maintain the correct sequence of tenses. The other options do not correctly reflect this change.

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