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.
My sister will say, “I did not like to play football.”
Option 1:
My sister will be saying that she did not like to play football.
Option 2: My sister will say that she did not like to play football.
Option 3: My sister will say that she does not like to play football.
Option 4: My sister will be saying that she will not like to play football.
Correct Answer: My sister will say that she did not like to play football.
Solution : The correct answer is option 2.
My sister will say that she did not like to play football.
Explanation:
The verb tense in the reporting speech is unaffected by whether the reporting verb (will say) is in the present or future tense.
The reporting verb (will say) won't change either, but in reported speech, the first person pronoun (I) changes to the second person (he).
The final response, which applies both rules, will be option 2.
