She said, 'I would rather be a doctor.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation
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Question #1
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He said, 'My father is a doctor.'
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
While general truths don't change, this is a personal fact. The reporting verb is in past tense, so 'is' changes to 'was'. Pronoun 'my' changes to 'his'.
While general truths don't change, this is a personal fact. The reporting verb is in past tense, so 'is' changes to 'was'. Pronoun 'my' changes to 'his'.
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Question #2
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He said, 'I will call you when I get back.'
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
'Will' to 'would'. 'You' to 'me'. Time clause backshifts.
'Will' to 'would'. 'You' to 'me'. Time clause backshifts.
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Question #3
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She said, 'I will never forget this moment.'
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
'Will' to 'would'. 'This' to 'that'.
'Will' to 'would'. 'This' to 'that'.
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Direct Indirect Speech
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