Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct option from the given four alternatives to fill the blank space in the following sentence.

Ramanujan said that he ………. return next day.

  1. can

  2. will

  3. would

  4. should
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

This is reported speech where Ramanujan's original statement would have used 'will'. In reported speech, 'will' changes to 'would' to backshift the tense. The original direct speech would be 'I will return next day'.

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