Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

Ramanujan said that he ……… return next day.

  1. can

  2. will

  3. would

  4. should
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In indirect speech, when the reporting verb is in the past ('said'), the future 'will' changes to 'would'. 'Can' would change to 'could'. Therefore, 'would' is the correct modal for the reported thought of a future action.

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