The leader said to the people, "Let us start with a new zeal".
Correct answer: C. The leader suggested to the people that they should start with a new zeal
- A. The leader suggested to the people that they would start with a new zeal
- B. The leader suggested to the people that they could start with a new zeal
- C. The leader suggested to the people that they should start with a new zeal
- D. The leader suggested to the people that they must start with a new zeal
Explanation
This option correctly reflects the suggestion made by the leader. "Should" is an appropriate modal verb to convey the suggestion or recommendation in indirect speech, consistent with the imperative nature of the original speech
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