Multiple choice

Directions: Convert the given statement into indirect speech.

He said, "The PM will lay the foundation stone."

  1. He said that the PM will lay the foundation stone.

  2. He said that the PM would lay the foundation stone.

  3. He told that the PM will lay the foundation stone.

  4. He says that the PM will lay the foundation stone.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Since the reporting verb is in past tense, 'will' will take its past form 'would. 

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