Multiple choice

Directions: Change the narration.

He said that he cleans his teeth twice a day.

  1. He said, “I clean my teeth twice a day."

  2. He said, “I clean my teeth twice in a day."

  3. He says, “I clean my teeth twice a day."

  4. He says, “I clean my teeth twice."
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A Correct answer
Explanation

If the reported speech in direct speech is in past tense, it remains in the same tense in indirect narration. When changing from direct to indirect speech or vice versa, the words remain the same. So, 'twice a day' is the correct usage.

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