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Q: Directions (Q. Nos. 86 to 90) : Convert the following into indirect speech. He said, ‘‘I will be in Paris on Monday.’’
  • A. He said he shall be in Paris on Monday.
  • B. He said he should be in Paris on Monday.
  • C. He said he would be in Paris on Monday.
  • D. More than one of the above
  • E. None of the above
Correct Answer: Option C - Reporting verb ‘said’ - No change because it is objectless. ‘Will’ - convert into 'would'. The correct Indirect speech is - He said he would be in Paris on Monday. Hence, option (c) is correct answer.
C. Reporting verb ‘said’ - No change because it is objectless. ‘Will’ - convert into 'would'. The correct Indirect speech is - He said he would be in Paris on Monday. Hence, option (c) is correct answer.

Explanations:

Reporting verb ‘said’ - No change because it is objectless. ‘Will’ - convert into 'would'. The correct Indirect speech is - He said he would be in Paris on Monday. Hence, option (c) is correct answer.