The principal said, 'The school will remain closed.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The principal said, 'The school will remain closed.'

A. The principal said that the school would remain closed.

B. The principal said that the school will remain closed.

C. The principal announced that the school remains closed.

D. The principal announced that the school would remain closed.

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKExamLibrary)

'Will' to 'would'. Reporting verb changed to 'announced' for better meaning.

This question belongs to: English Direct Indirect Speech

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