Choose the option that correctly transforms this sentence from direct speech to indirect speech:- The economist said, "Social media platforms are responsible for the rise in conspicuous consumption and household debt this year."

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Option 1: The economist said that this year social media platforms are responsible for the rise in conspicuous consumption and consequently household debt.

Option 2: The economist said social media platforms are responsible for the rise in conspicuous consumption and consequently household debt in that year.

Option 3: The economist declared that social media is responsible for the rise in conscious consumption and rise in household debt in recent years.

Option 4: The economist said that social media platforms were responsible for the rise in conspicuous consumption and household debt that year.

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The answer is 'The economist said that social media platforms were responsible for the rise in conspicuous consumption and household debt that year.'. View full solution:

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(B) _____ sun shines bright.	(II) a
(C) Haven't you had _____ dinner yet ?	(III) the
(D) I had _____ unexpected encounter.	(IV) No article

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