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    Question

    In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

    He said to his partner, "I will not be responsible if

    the project fails."
    A He has told his partner that he will not be responsible if the project fails. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B He told his partner that he would not be responsible if the project failed. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C He tells his partner that he would not be responsible if the project fails. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D He told his partner that I will not be responsible if the project failed. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    In reported speech, ‘will’ changes to ‘would’ and the verb should be in past tense. So, ‘fails’ changes to ‘failed’.

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