Question 82:
A sentence is provided in indirect speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding direct speech.
He said that he would attend the meeting after the meal.
Options:
- a) “I will attend the meeting after the meal,” he said.
- b) “I would attend the meeting after the meal,” he said.
- c) “I shall attend the meeting after the meal,” he said.
- d) “I can attend the meeting after the meal,” he said.
correct answer : a)
Explanation:
Indirect ‘would’ usually corresponds to direct ‘will’ when stating future intention. Option (a) is the direct equivalent.