Choose the correct indirect (reported) speech for: He said, “I promise I will help you.”
AHe promised that he would help me.
BHe promised that he helped me.
CHe promised that he will help me.
DHe said he promised he will help me.
Explanation
A promise made in direct speech, introduced by ‘I promise,’ is reported using the verb ‘promised,’ with the modal ‘will’ correctly backshifting to ‘would,’ since the reporting verb ‘promised’ is in the past tense. An alternative, equally correct version of this sentence would be ‘He promised to help me,’ using a to-infinitive instead of a full clause. Explore more English MCQs on mcqstutor to keep practicing.
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