Multiple choice

Directions: Select the correct change of narration. Isabel said,” I will not buy a new Bungalow.”

  1. Isabel said that she would not buy a new bungalow.

  2. Isabel said that she will not buy a new bungalow.

  3. Isabel asked that she would not buy a new bungalow.

  4. Isabel told that she would not buy a new bungalow.

  5. Dummy

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A Correct answer
Explanation

In assertive sentences like this, 'said' remains unchanged and is followed by 'that'. If the Reported verb is in the past tense and the Reported speech is in the present, the  reported speech (while change of narration) converts into the past. Subject 'I' become 'She'. Hence, option 1.