Correct Answer:
A. He suggested going out
When converting direct speech into indirect (reported) speech, especially for suggestions or proposals, specific reporting verbs and grammatical structures are used. The phrase "Let us go out" is a suggestion.
- The correct answer is A: "He suggested going out." The verb "suggest" is commonly used to report suggestions, and it is typically followed by a gerund (verb-ing) or a "that" clause (e.g., "He suggested that they should go out"). "Going out" is the gerund form, making this a grammatically correct and natural way to report the suggestion.
- B: "He said let us go out" is incorrect because it retains the direct speech structure and does not transform it into reported speech.
- C: "He told to go out" is incorrect. "Told" usually requires an object (e.g., "He told me to go out") and implies an instruction or command, not a suggestion. Also, the structure "told to" is not appropriate for reporting "Let us."
- D: "He asked go out" is grammatically incorrect and changes the meaning. "Asked" is used for questions or requests, and the verb form "go out" is incomplete; it should be "to go out" or "going out."
Therefore, "He suggested going out" accurately conveys the original suggestion in reported speech.