Multiple choice

Directions: Select the alternative that best rephrases the given sentence.

The spectators said, ''Bravo! Well played, Tendulkar''.

  1. The spectators called Tendulkar bravo because he had played well.

  2. The spectators said that Tendulkar played well and applauded him.

  3. The spectators encouraged Tendulkar saying that he played well.

  4. The spectators applauded Tendulkar, saying that he had played well.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

If reported verb is in the past tense, and reported speech is also in the past simple, reported speech changes to past perfect tense in indirect narration. 'Bravo' is used to applaud someone. 

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