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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 express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

    Grandfather will say, 'I don't like this

    juice'.
    A Grandfather would say that he doesn’t like this juice. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Grandfather would say that he doesn’t like that juice. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Grandfather will say that he doesn’t like that juice. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Grandfather will say that he doesn’t like this juice. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    When the reporting verb is in the present tense (says) or in the future tense (will say), the tense in the indirect (reported) speech remains the same.

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