Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank(s) with correct tense of the verb from the options given below:

He thought that it ____ rain.

  1. will

  2. can

  3. will be

  4. would

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D Correct answer
Explanation

In reported speech about future in the past, 'will' changes to 'would.' The original thought was 'it will rain,' which becomes 'it would rain' when reported. 'Would' is the past form of 'will' in reported speech.

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