Narration Questions

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
Rita said, "For the last two months I have been trying to lose weight."

Passage:
Nike gave its office workers a week-long holiday to help them de-stress (1) ______ worries over the COVID-19 pandemic. The sportswear giant (2) ______ its offices so workers could "enjoy additional time off (3) ______ and recover". A senior manager at Nike (4) ______ "Our senior leaders are all sending a clear message - take the time to unwind, de-stress and spend (5) ______ with your loved ones." Nike's stores did not close. Store workers worked as usual.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 4.

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
Mother said to Navin, "Board the train now."