Multiple choice

Directions: Change the narration.

''He'll work now'', said Deesa to the planter.

  1. Deesa told the planter that he would work then.

  2. Deesa said to the planter that he would work now.

  3. Deesa said to the planter that he would work then.

  4. Deesa told the planter that he will work now.

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A Correct answer
Explanation

In assertive sentences like this, 'said to' becomes 'told'. If the reported verb is in the past tense and the reported speech is in the future, the reported speech (while change of narration) changes into the past form. Past of 'will' is 'would'. 'Now' becomes 'then'. Hence, option (1) is correct.

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