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    Question

    In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

    "My train will reach by noon," he explained.

    A He explained that his train will reach by noon. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B He explained that his train would reach by noon. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C He explained that his train will have reached by noon. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D He explained that his train would have had reached by noon. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    In reported speech, ‘will’ changes to ‘would’.

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