Change into indirect speech: He said, “Two plus two equals four.”
AHe said that two plus two equals four.
BHe said two plus two equal four.
CHe said that two plus two had equalled four.
DHe said that two plus two equalled four.
Explanation
– Mathematical and universal truths remain unchanged in tense in indirect speech.
– This is an exception to the usual rule of shifting present to past tense.
– Correct: He said that two plus two equals four.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Narration
- Subtopic: Direct and Indirect Speech
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