In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. My father says, "Prices are shooting up alarmingly."
Options
A. My father says that prices shoot up alarmingly.
B. My father says that the price was shooting up alarmingly.
C. My father says that prices shot up alarmingly.
D. My father said that the prices were shooting up alarmingly.
Correct Answer
My father said that the prices were shooting up alarmingly.