1. He said, "I am going to the store."
He said that ____ to the store.
- A. he is going
- B. he was going
- C. he goes
- D. he has gone
- E. he will go
B. he was going
A (he is going): Incorrect; present tense should be changed to past tense.
B (he was going): Correct; changes the present continuous to past continuous in reported speech.
C (he goes): Incorrect; changes the tense incorrectly, making it simple present instead of continuous.
D (he has gone): Incorrect; present perfect tense is not appropriate in this context.
E (he will go): Incorrect; future tense changes are not applicable here.
2. She said, "I will finish my work."
She said that ____ her work.
- A. she finishes
- B. she finished
- C. she will finish
- D. she would finish
- E. she has finished
D. she would finish
A (she finishes): Incorrect; present tense does not match the original future tense.
B (she finished): Incorrect; while past tense is appropriate, it changes the original meaning.
C (she will finish): Incorrect; the future tense should change to "would" in reported speech.
D (she would finish): Correct; changes the future tense to conditional form.
E (she has finished): Incorrect; present perfect does not fit the context of reported speech.
3. He exclaimed, "What a beautiful day!"
He exclaimed that it ____ a beautiful day.
- A. was
- B. is
- C. would be
- D. has been
- E. will be
A. was
A (was): Correct; the exclamation is reported in past tense.
B (is): Incorrect; present tense does not match the reported context.
C (would be): Incorrect; not suitable as it changes the meaning.
D (has been): Incorrect; present perfect is inappropriate here.
E (will be): Incorrect; future tense is not appropriate for reporting a past statement.
4. They said, "We are tired."
They said that ____ tired.
- A. they are
- B. they were
- C. they have been
- D. they will be
- E. they would be
B. they were
A (they are): Incorrect; present tense should change to past tense.
B (they were): Correct; past tense is appropriate for reported speech.
C (they have been): Incorrect; present perfect does not fit the context.
D (they will be): Incorrect; future tense changes are not applicable here.
E (they would be): Incorrect; while it indicates conditional, it does not fit the context of being tired.
5. She asked, "Are you coming to the party?"
She asked if ____ coming to the party.
- A. I was
- B. you were
- C. she was
- D. they were
- E. we are
B. you were
A (I was): Incorrect; it does not accurately reflect the question asked.
B (you were): Correct; maintains the subject of the question in reported speech.
C (she was): Incorrect; changes the subject incorrectly.
D (they were): Incorrect; changes the subject without basis.
E (we are): Incorrect; retains present tense instead of changing to past.
6. He said, "I can help you."
He said that he ____ help me.
- A. can
- B. could
- C. may
- D. would
- E. will
B. could
A (can): Incorrect; present tense should change to past.
B (could): Correct; changes present ability to past ability in reported speech.
C (may): Incorrect; modal does not match the original meaning.
D (would): Incorrect; changes the meaning of willingness.
E (will): Incorrect; maintains future tense which is not suitable here.
7. They shouted, "We won the match!"
They shouted that they ____ the match.
- A. win
- B. won
- C. have won
- D. had won
- E. will win
D. had won
A (win): Incorrect; present tense should be changed to past perfect.
B (won): Incorrect; past tense needs further change to past perfect.
C (have won): Incorrect; present perfect tense should not be used here.
D (had won): Correct; past perfect tense is appropriate in reported speech.
E (will win): Incorrect; future tense is irrelevant to the context of reported past action.
8. She asked, "Where are you going?"
She asked where ____ going.
- A. I am
- B. you were
- C. you are
- D. they were
- E. he is
B. you were
A (I am): Incorrect; does not maintain the original question’s subject.
B (you were): Correct; shifts present tense to past tense in reported speech.
C (you are): Incorrect; present tense is not appropriate for reported speech.
D (they were): Incorrect; changes the subject of the original question.
E (he is): Incorrect; shifts the subject incorrectly and maintains present tense.
9. He said, "I have seen that movie."
He said that he ____ that movie.
- A. saw
- B. has seen
- C. had seen
- D. is seeing
- E. was seeing
C. had seen
A (saw): Incorrect; it doesn't correctly represent the present perfect tense.
B (has seen): Incorrect; the present perfect tense should change in reported speech.
C (had seen): Correct; changes to past perfect tense, suitable for reported speech.
D (is seeing): Incorrect; present continuous is not fitting for this context.
E (was seeing): Incorrect; while past tense is acceptable, it doesn't fit the original meaning.
10. She said, "I might come to the party."
She said that she ____ to the party.
- A. might come
- B. may come
- C. would come
- D. could come
- E. was coming
A. might come
A (might come): Correct; retains the modal verb appropriate for reported speech.
B (may come): Incorrect; present form does not accurately reflect reported speech.
C (would come): Incorrect; changes the modal meaning inappropriately.
D (could come): Incorrect; implies ability rather than possibility.
E (was coming): Incorrect; changes the original meaning and tense.
11. They said, "We are leaving now."
They said that they ____ leaving then.
- A. are
- B. were
- C. have been
- D. would be
- E. had been
B. were
A (are): Incorrect; present tense should change to past tense.
B (were): Correct; shifts the present tense to past tense in reported speech.
C (have been): Incorrect; present perfect does not fit the context here.
D (would be): Incorrect; does not match the context of leaving now.
E (had been): Incorrect; changes the meaning incorrectly and adds unnecessary past perfect.
12. He exclaimed, "Hooray! We won!"
He exclaimed that they ____ won.
- A. have
- B. had
- C. won
- D. will
- E. were
B. had
A (have): Incorrect; present tense is inappropriate for reported speech.
B (had): Correct; indicates past perfect tense in reported speech.
C (won): Incorrect; while it's past, it lacks the correct perfect aspect.
D (will): Incorrect; future tense does not fit the context here.
E (were): Incorrect; changes the meaning and tense unnecessarily.
13. She said, "I am happy."
She said that she ____ happy.
- A. was
- B. is
- C. had been
- D. will be
- E. has been
A. was
A (was): Correct; the present tense changes appropriately to past tense.
B (is): Incorrect; present tense does not match the reported context.
C (had been): Incorrect; while past perfect is acceptable, it changes the meaning.
D (will be): Incorrect; future tense does not fit the context.
E (has been): Incorrect; present perfect is not appropriate for this situation.
14. He asked, "Can you help me?"
He asked if ____ help him.
- A. I could
- B. you can
- C. they would
- D. he will
- E. we could
A. I could
A (I could): Correct; changes present ability to past ability in reported speech.
B (you can): Incorrect; present tense does not fit the context.
C (they would): Incorrect; alters the subject and changes the meaning.
D (he will): Incorrect; maintains future tense which is not suitable.
E (we could): Incorrect; changes the subject inappropriately.
15. She said, "I will call you later."
She said that she ____ call me later.
- A. would
- B. will
- C. can
- D. could
- E. should
A. would
A (would): Correct; the future tense changes to conditional form in reported speech.
B (will): Incorrect; retains future tense which is not appropriate.
C (can): Incorrect; changes the meaning of ability rather than intention.
D (could): Incorrect; while conditional, it does not fit the context of calling later.
E (should): Incorrect; indicates obligation rather than intent.
16. He said, "I am learning French."
He said that he ____ French.
- A. is learning
- B. learned
- C. was learning
- D. had learned
- E. will learn
C. was learning
A (is learning): Incorrect; present tense should change to past tense.
B (learned): Incorrect; while past tense is appropriate, it lacks continuous aspect.
C (was learning): Correct; past continuous matches reported speech format.
D (had learned): Incorrect; past perfect does not fit the context.
E (will learn): Incorrect; future tense is irrelevant for this situation.
17. They exclaimed, "What a great performance!"
They exclaimed that it ____ a great performance.
- A. is
- B. was
- C. has been
- D. will be
- E. would be
B. was
A (is): Incorrect; present tense does not match the context.
B (was): Correct; past tense reflects the exclamation appropriately.
C (has been): Incorrect; present perfect does not apply here.
D (will be): Incorrect; future tense is not suitable for reported speech.
E (would be): Incorrect; while conditional, it does not match the original meaning.
18. She asked, "Did you see the match?"
She asked if ____ seen the match.
- A. I had
- B. you have
- C. they had
- D. he saw
- E. we had
A. I had
A (I had): Correct; past perfect is appropriate in reported speech.
B (you have): Incorrect; present perfect is inappropriate for reported context.
C (they had): Incorrect; changes the subject and does not fit.
D (he saw): Incorrect; shifts the tense without justification.
E (we had): Incorrect; changes the subject inappropriately.
19. He said, "I will be there tomorrow."
He said that he ____ there the next day.
- A. will be
- B. would be
- C. was
- D. could be
- E. is
B. would be
A (will be): Incorrect; retains future tense which should change.
B (would be): Correct; changes the future tense to conditional form.
C (was): Incorrect; while past, it does not convey the future intention.
D (could be): Incorrect; indicates possibility rather than intention.
E (is): Incorrect; present tense is inappropriate in this context.
20. She said, "I cannot swim."
She said that she ____ swim.
- A. can
- B. could
- C. may
- D. would
- E. will
B. could
A (can): Incorrect; present tense does not fit reported speech.
B (could): Correct; shifts present ability to past ability in reported speech.
C (may): Incorrect; implies permission rather than ability.
D (would): Incorrect; changes the meaning inappropriately.
E (will): Incorrect; indicates future tense, which is not relevant here.
21. They said, "We are working hard."
They said that they ____ hard.
- A. worked
- B. are working
- C. were working
- D. have worked
- E. had worked
C. were working
A (worked): Incorrect; shifts to simple past rather than continuous.
B (are working): Incorrect; present tense does not fit the context.
C (were working): Correct; reflects continuous action in past reported speech.
D (have worked): Incorrect; present perfect is not suitable in this context.
E (had worked): Incorrect; past perfect tense is not appropriate here.
22. She said, "I might join you."
She said that she ____ join us.
- A. would
- B. might
- C. could
- D. should
- E. may
B. might
A (would): Incorrect; changes the meaning of possibility.
B (might): Correct; retains the same modal in reported speech.
C (could): Incorrect; implies ability rather than possibility.
D (should): Incorrect; indicates obligation rather than choice.
E (may): Incorrect; while related, it does not convey the same uncertainty.
23. He exclaimed, "What a lovely day!"
He exclaimed that it ____ a lovely day.
- A. is
- B. was
- C. has been
- D. will be
- E. could be
B. was
A (is): Incorrect; present tense does not match the past context.
B (was): Correct; reflects the original sentiment appropriately in past tense.
C (has been): Incorrect; present perfect is not suitable here.
D (will be): Incorrect; future tense does not fit the context.
E (could be): Incorrect; suggests possibility rather than certainty.
24. They said, "We will go to the beach."
They said that they ____ to the beach.
- A. would go
- B. will go
- C. went
- D. are going
- E. have gone
A. would go
A (would go): Correct; future tense changes to conditional in reported speech.
B (will go): Incorrect; retains future tense, which is not appropriate.
C (went): Incorrect; while past is suitable, it does not maintain the future intention.
D (are going): Incorrect; present continuous does not fit here.
E (have gone): Incorrect; present perfect does not apply to this context.
25. She asked, "Are you coming to the party?"
She asked if ____ coming to the party.
- A. I was
- B. you were
- C. they were
- D. he is
- E. we are
B. you were
A (I was): Incorrect; changes the subject of the question.
B (you were): Correct; shifts present to past tense appropriately.
C (they were): Incorrect; changes the subject and does not maintain the original question's intent.
D (he is): Incorrect; present tense is not suitable here.
E (we are): Incorrect; retains present tense unnecessarily.
26. He said, "I have never seen such a beautiful sight."
He said that he ____ never seen such a beautiful sight.
- A. had
- B. has
- C. is
- D. was
- E. would
A. had
A (had): Correct; changes present perfect to past perfect for reported speech.
B (has): Incorrect; present perfect does not fit past reported context.
C (is): Incorrect; present tense does not apply here.
D (was): Incorrect; while past, it does not reflect the perfect aspect.
E (would): Incorrect; alters the meaning inappropriately.
27. They exclaimed, "How wonderful it is!"
They exclaimed that it ____ wonderful.
- A. was
- B. is
- C. has been
- D. will be
- E. could be
A. was
A (was): Correct; past tense reflects the original exclamation appropriately.
B (is): Incorrect; present tense does not fit the context.
C (has been): Incorrect; present perfect is not suitable here.
D (will be): Incorrect; future tense does not apply in this context.
E (could be): Incorrect; suggests possibility rather than the original sentiment.
28. She asked, "Will you help me?"
She asked if ____ help her.
- A. I would
- B. you would
- C. they would
- D. he would
- E. she would
B. you would
A (I would): Incorrect; changes the subject inappropriately.
B (you would): Correct; shifts future tense to conditional form appropriately.
C (they would): Incorrect; alters the subject and does not fit the context.
D (he would): Incorrect; shifts the subject unnecessarily.
E (she would): Incorrect; changes the subject and the meaning.
29. He said, "I will finish this by tomorrow."
He said that he ____ finish this by tomorrow.
- A. would
- B. will
- C. could
- D. can
- E. may
A. would
A (would): Correct; shifts future intention to conditional form.
B (will): Incorrect; retains future tense which is not appropriate.
C (could): Incorrect; changes the meaning to ability rather than intention.
D (can): Incorrect; present tense does not fit the context.
E (may): Incorrect; indicates possibility rather than intention.
30. They asked, "Where are you going?"
They asked where ____ going.
- A. I was
- B. you were
- C. they were
- D. he is
- E. we are
B. you were
A (I was): Incorrect; changes the subject inappropriately.
B (you were): Correct; shifts present to past tense appropriately.
C (they were): Incorrect; changes the subject and does not maintain the original question's intent.
D (he is): Incorrect; present tense is not suitable here.
E (we are): Incorrect; retains present tense unnecessarily.
31. She said, "I am leaving now."
She said that she ____ leaving now.
- A. is
- B. was
- C. has been
- D. had been
- E. would be
B. was
A (is): Incorrect; present tense does not fit past reported speech.
B (was): Correct; shifts present continuous to past tense in reported speech.
C (has been): Incorrect; present perfect is not suitable here.
D (had been): Incorrect; past perfect does not apply in this context.
E (would be): Incorrect; changes the meaning incorrectly.
32. He said, "I will help you."
He said that he ____ help me.
- A. can
- B. will
- C. could
- D. would
- E. might
D. would
A (can): Incorrect; present tense does not fit the context.
B (will): Incorrect; retains future tense, which is not appropriate in reported speech.
C (could): Incorrect; changes the meaning to ability rather than intention.
D (would): Correct; shifts future intention to conditional form.
E (might): Incorrect; suggests possibility rather than intention.
33. She exclaimed, "What a great performance!"
She exclaimed that it ____ a great performance.
- A. was
- B. is
- C. had been
- D. will be
- E. could be
A. was
A (was): Correct; reflects past tense appropriately.
B (is): Incorrect; present tense does not match past reported speech.
C (had been): Incorrect; past perfect is not suitable here.
D (will be): Incorrect; future tense does not apply in this context.
E (could be): Incorrect; suggests possibility rather than the original sentiment.
34. They asked, "When will you finish?"
They asked when ____ finish.
- A. I would
- B. you would
- C. they would
- D. he would
- E. she would
B. you would
A (I would): Incorrect; changes the subject unnecessarily.
B (you would): Correct; maintains the subject and shifts tense appropriately.
C (they would): Incorrect; alters the subject and does not fit the context.
D (he would): Incorrect; shifts the subject unnecessarily.
E (she would): Incorrect; changes the subject and meaning.
35. He said, "I have finished my homework."
He said that he ____ finished his homework.
- A. had
- B. has
- C. is
- D. was
- E. would
A. had
A (had): Correct; shifts present perfect to past perfect appropriately.
B (has): Incorrect; present perfect does not fit past reported context.
C (is): Incorrect; present tense does not apply here.
D (was): Incorrect; while past, it does not reflect the perfect aspect.
E (would): Incorrect; alters the meaning inappropriately.
36. She said, "I will be there soon."
She said that she ____ there soon.
- A. will be
- B. would be
- C. was
- D. is
- E. could be
B. would be
A (will be): Incorrect; retains future tense, which is not appropriate.
B (would be): Correct; shifts future intention to conditional form.
C (was): Incorrect; past tense does not convey future intention.
D (is): Incorrect; present tense does not fit.
E (could be): Incorrect; suggests possibility rather than intention.
37. They exclaimed, "How beautiful the sunset is!"
They exclaimed that the sunset ____ beautiful.
- A. was
- B. is
- C. had been
- D. will be
- E. could be
A. was
A (was): Correct; reflects past tense appropriately.
B (is): Incorrect; present tense does not match past reported speech.
C (had been): Incorrect; past perfect is not suitable here.
D (will be): Incorrect; future tense does not apply in this context.
E (could be): Incorrect; suggests possibility rather than the original sentiment.
38. He asked, "Why are you late?"
He asked why ____ late.
- A. I was
- B. you were
- C. they were
- D. he was
- E. she is
B. you were
A (I was): Incorrect; changes the subject unnecessarily.
B (you were): Correct; maintains the subject and shifts tense appropriately.
C (they were): Incorrect; alters the subject and does not fit the context.
D (he was): Incorrect; shifts the subject unnecessarily.
E (she is): Incorrect; present tense does not apply here.
39. She said, "I can swim fast."
She said that she ____ swim fast.
- A. could
- B. can
- C. may
- D. might
- E. would
A. could
A (could): Correct; shifts ability from present to past in reported speech.
B (can): Incorrect; present tense does not fit past reported context.
C (may): Incorrect; indicates possibility rather than ability.
D (might): Incorrect; weakens the certainty of the original statement.
E (would): Incorrect; suggests intention rather than ability.
40. They said, "We are going to the park."
They said that they ____ going to the park.
- A. were
- B. are
- C. had been
- D. would be
- E. will be
A. were
A (were): Correct; shifts present continuous to past tense appropriately.
B (are): Incorrect; retains present tense which is not suitable in reported speech.
C (had been): Incorrect; past perfect is not appropriate here.
D (would be): Incorrect; changes the meaning incorrectly.
E (will be): Incorrect; future tense does not apply in this context.
41. He said, "I am studying for my exams."
He said that he ____ studying for his exams.
- A. was
- B. is
- C. has been
- D. had been
- E. will be
A. was
A (was): Correct; shifts present continuous to past tense appropriately.
B (is): Incorrect; present tense does not fit past reported context.
C (has been): Incorrect; present perfect is not suitable here.
D (had been): Incorrect; past perfect is not appropriate here.
E (will be): Incorrect; future tense does not apply in this context.
42. They said, "We might go to the concert."
They said that they ____ go to the concert.
- A. might
- B. may
- C. could
- D. should
- E. would
A. might
A (might): Correct; retains the same conditional meaning in reported speech.
B (may): Incorrect; present tense does not fit the context.
C (could): Incorrect; indicates ability rather than possibility.
D (should): Incorrect; implies obligation rather than possibility.
E (would): Incorrect; changes the meaning incorrectly.
43. She said, "I have never seen such a thing."
She said that she ____ never seen such a thing.
- A. had
- B. has
- C. was
- D. could
- E. would
A. had
A (had): Correct; shifts present perfect to past perfect appropriately.
B (has): Incorrect; present perfect does not fit past reported context.
C (was): Incorrect; past tense does not reflect the perfect aspect.
D (could): Incorrect; suggests ability rather than experience.
E (would): Incorrect; does not fit the context of the statement.
44. He said, "I will call you tomorrow."
He said that he ____ call me tomorrow.
- A. will
- B. would
- C. can
- D. should
- E. could
B. would
A (will): Incorrect; retains future tense, which is not appropriate in reported speech.
B (would): Correct; shifts future intention to conditional form.
C (can): Incorrect; indicates ability rather than intention.
D (should): Incorrect; implies obligation rather than intention.
E (could): Incorrect; changes the meaning incorrectly.
45. She said, "I am going to the store."
She said that she ____ going to the store.
- A. was
- B. is
- C. has been
- D. will be
- E. could be
A. was
A (was): Correct; shifts present continuous to past tense appropriately.
B (is): Incorrect; present tense does not fit past reported context.
C (has been): Incorrect; present perfect is not suitable here.
D (will be): Incorrect; future tense does not apply in this context.
E (could be): Incorrect; suggests possibility rather than certainty.
46. They said, "We have finished our project."
They said that they ____ finished their project.
- A. had
- B. has
- C. were
- D. are
- E. will be
A. had
A (had): Correct; shifts present perfect to past perfect appropriately.
B (has): Incorrect; present perfect does not fit past reported context.
C (were): Incorrect; past tense does not convey the perfect aspect.
D (are): Incorrect; retains present tense which is not suitable.
E (will be): Incorrect; future tense does not apply in this context.
47. He said, "I am happy."
He said that he ____ happy.
- A. is
- B. was
- C. will be
- D. has been
- E. would be
B. was
A (is): Incorrect; present tense does not fit past reported context.
B (was): Correct; shifts present tense to past appropriately.
C (will be): Incorrect; future tense does not apply here.
D (has been): Incorrect; present perfect is not suitable in this context.
E (would be): Incorrect; implies intention rather than state.
48. They asked, "Where are you going?"
They asked where ____ going.
- A. I was
- B. you were
- C. they were
- D. he was
- E. she is
B. you were
A (I was): Incorrect; changes the subject unnecessarily.
B (you were): Correct; maintains the subject and shifts tense appropriately.
C (they were): Incorrect; alters the subject and does not fit the context.
D (he was): Incorrect; shifts the subject unnecessarily.
E (she is): Incorrect; present tense does not apply here.
49. She said, "I will attend the meeting."
She said that she ____ attend the meeting.
- A. will
- B. would
- C. can
- D. could
- E. may
B. would
A (will): Incorrect; retains future tense, which is not appropriate in reported speech.
B (would): Correct; shifts future intention to conditional form.
C (can): Incorrect; indicates ability rather than intention.
D (could): Incorrect; changes the meaning incorrectly.
E (may): Incorrect; implies possibility rather than intention.
50. He said, "I have completed my assignment."
He said that he ____ completed his assignment.
- A. had
- B. has
- C. was
- D. is
- E. will be
A. had
A (had): Correct; shifts present perfect to past perfect appropriately.
B (has): Incorrect; present perfect does not fit past reported context.
C (was): Incorrect; past tense does not convey the perfect aspect.
D (is): Incorrect; retains present tense which is not suitable.
E (will be): Incorrect; future tense does not apply in this context.
51. She said, "I am reading a book."
She said that she ____ reading a book.
- A. is
- B. was
- C. has been
- D. will be
- E. can
B. was
A (is): Incorrect; present tense does not fit past reported context.
B (was): Correct; shifts present continuous to past tense appropriately.
C (has been): Incorrect; present perfect is not suitable here.
D (will be): Incorrect; future tense does not apply in this context.
E (can): Incorrect; suggests ability rather than an ongoing action.
52. He said, "I will finish the project soon."
He said that he ____ finish the project soon.
- A. will
- B. would
- C. can
- D. might
- E. should
B. would
A (will): Incorrect; retains future tense, which is not appropriate in reported speech.
B (would): Correct; shifts future intention to conditional form.
C (can): Incorrect; indicates ability rather than intention.
D (might): Incorrect; suggests uncertainty rather than intention.
E (should): Incorrect; implies obligation rather than intention.
53. They said, "We are going to the park."
They said that they ____ going to the park.
- A. were
- B. are
- C. had been
- D. will be
- E. might be
A. were
A (were): Correct; shifts present continuous to past tense appropriately.
B (are): Incorrect; present tense does not fit past reported context.
C (had been): Incorrect; past perfect is not suitable here.
D (will be): Incorrect; future tense does not apply in this context.
E (might be): Incorrect; suggests possibility rather than certainty.
54. She said, "I can swim very well."
She said that she ____ swim very well.
- A. can
- B. could
- C. may
- D. will
- E. should
B. could
A (can): Incorrect; present tense does not fit past reported context.
B (could): Correct; shifts present ability to past ability appropriately.
C (may): Incorrect; suggests possibility rather than ability.
D (will): Incorrect; retains future tense which is not suitable here.
E (should): Incorrect; implies obligation rather than ability.
55. He said, "I have seen that movie."
He said that he ____ seen that movie.
- A. has
- B. had
- C. was
- D. is
- E. will be
B. had
A (has): Incorrect; present perfect does not fit past reported context.
B (had): Correct; shifts present perfect to past perfect appropriately.
C (was): Incorrect; past tense does not convey the perfect aspect.
D (is): Incorrect; retains present tense which is not suitable.
E (will be): Incorrect; future tense does not apply in this context.
56. She said, "I might go to the party."
She said that she ____ go to the party.
- A. might
- B. may
- C. could
- D. would
- E. should
A. might
A (might): Correct; maintains the modal verb indicating possibility.
B (may): Incorrect; retains present form which is not suitable.
C (could): Incorrect; indicates ability rather than possibility.
D (would): Incorrect; implies intention rather than possibility.
E (should): Incorrect; suggests obligation rather than possibility.
57. They said, "We will help you."
They said that they ____ help me.
- A. will
- B. would
- C. can
- D. may
- E. should
B. would
A (will): Incorrect; retains future tense which is not suitable in reported speech.
B (would): Correct; changes the future tense to conditional appropriately.
C (can): Incorrect; suggests ability rather than intention.
D (may): Incorrect; implies permission rather than intention.
E (should): Incorrect; indicates obligation rather than intention.
58. He said, "I will call you tomorrow."
He said that he ____ call me the next day.
- A. will
- B. would
- C. could
- D. may
- E. should
B. would
A (will): Incorrect; future tense does not fit in reported speech.
B (would): Correct; correctly changes the future tense to conditional.
C (could): Incorrect; implies ability rather than intention.
D (may): Incorrect; suggests permission rather than intention.
E (should): Incorrect; indicates obligation rather than intention.
59. She said, "I want to go home."
She said that she ____ to go home.
- A. wanted
- B. wants
- C. will want
- D. would want
- E. can want
A. wanted
A (wanted): Correct; shifts present tense to past tense appropriately.
B (wants): Incorrect; present tense does not fit past reported context.
C (will want): Incorrect; future tense does not apply in this context.
D (would want): Incorrect; implies a conditional sense not expressed in the original.
E (can want): Incorrect; suggests ability rather than desire.
60. They said, "We are not happy."
They said that they ____ happy.
- A. were not
- B. are not
- C. had not been
- D. would not be
- E. should not be
A. were not
A (were not): Correct; changes present tense to past tense appropriately.
B (are not): Incorrect; present tense does not fit past reported context.
C (had not been): Incorrect; past perfect is not suitable here.
D (would not be): Incorrect; suggests conditional rather than reporting a state.
E (should not be): Incorrect; implies obligation rather than a state of being.
61. She said, "I saw him yesterday."
She said that she ____ him the day before.
- A. saw
- B. see
- C. had seen
- D. will see
- E. has seen
A. saw
A (saw): Correct; retains past tense appropriately.
B (see): Incorrect; present tense does not fit past reported context.
C (had seen): Incorrect; past perfect is unnecessary here.
D (will see): Incorrect; future tense does not apply in this context.
E (has seen): Incorrect; present perfect does not fit past reported context.
62. He said, "I might go to the concert."
He said that he ____ go to the concert.
- A. might
- B. may
- C. could
- D. should
- E. would
A. might
A (might): Correct; maintains modal verb indicating possibility.
B (may): Incorrect; retains present form which is not suitable.
C (could): Incorrect; indicates ability rather than possibility.
D (should): Incorrect; implies obligation rather than possibility.
E (would): Incorrect; implies intention rather than possibility.
63. They said, "We have finished our work."
They said that they ____ finished their work.
- A. have
- B. had
- C. were
- D. will have
- E. might have
B. had
A (have): Incorrect; present perfect does not fit past reported context.
B (had): Correct; shifts present perfect to past perfect appropriately.
C (were): Incorrect; past tense does not convey the perfect aspect.
D (will have): Incorrect; future tense does not apply in this context.
E (might have): Incorrect; suggests uncertainty rather than reporting completion.
64. She said, "I have been studying."
She said that she ____ studying.
- A. has been
- B. had been
- C. was
- D. will be
- E. is
B. had been
A (has been): Incorrect; present perfect continuous does not fit past reported context.
B (had been): Correct; shifts present perfect continuous to past perfect continuous appropriately.
C (was): Incorrect; past tense does not convey the perfect aspect.
D (will be): Incorrect; future tense does not apply in this context.
E (is): Incorrect; retains present tense which is not suitable.
65. They said, "We are learning French."
They said that they ____ learning French.
- A. were
- B. are
- C. had been
- D. would be
- E. should be
A. were
A (were): Correct; changes present continuous to past continuous appropriately.
B (are): Incorrect; present tense does not fit past reported context.
C (had been): Incorrect; past perfect continuous is unnecessary here.
D (would be): Incorrect; suggests conditional rather than reporting an action.
E (should be): Incorrect; implies obligation rather than a state of learning.
66. He said, "I could swim when I was a child."
He said that he ____ swim when he was a child.
- A. could
- B. can
- C. would
- D. might
- E. should
A. could
A (could): Correct; maintains modal verb indicating ability in past context.
B (can): Incorrect; present tense does not fit past reported context.
C (would): Incorrect; suggests intention rather than ability.
D (might): Incorrect; implies possibility rather than ability.
E (should): Incorrect; indicates obligation rather than ability.
67. She said, "I will be there at six."
She said that she ____ there at six.
- A. will be
- B. would be
- C. could be
- D. may be
- E. should be
B. would be
A (will be): Incorrect; retains future tense which is not suitable in reported speech.
B (would be): Correct; changes future tense to conditional appropriately.
C (could be): Incorrect; indicates possibility rather than intention.
D (may be): Incorrect; implies permission rather than intention.
E (should be): Incorrect; suggests obligation rather than intention.
68. They said, "We have been waiting for you."
They said that they ____ waiting for me.
- A. had been
- B. were
- C. have been
- D. will be
- E. might have been
A. had been
A (had been): Correct; shifts present perfect continuous to past perfect continuous appropriately.
B (were): Incorrect; past tense does not convey the perfect aspect.
C (have been): Incorrect; present perfect continuous does not fit past reported context.
D (will be): Incorrect; future tense does not apply in this context.
E (might have been): Incorrect; suggests uncertainty rather than reporting an action.
69. He said, "I was working all day."
He said that he ____ working all day.
- A. was
- B. is
- C. had been
- D. would be
- E. has been
C. had been
A (was): Incorrect; retains past tense which does not convey the perfect aspect.
B (is): Incorrect; present tense does not fit past reported context.
C (had been): Correct; changes past continuous to past perfect continuous appropriately.
D (would be): Incorrect; suggests conditional rather than reporting an action.
E (has been): Incorrect; present perfect continuous does not fit past reported context.
70. They said, "We are going to the party."
They said that they ____ going to the party.
- A. were
- B. are
- C. will be
- D. would be
- E. should be
A. were
A (were): Correct; changes present continuous to past continuous appropriately.
B (are): Incorrect; present tense does not fit past reported context.
C (will be): Incorrect; future tense does not apply in this context.
D (would be): Incorrect; suggests conditional rather than reporting an action.
E (should be): Incorrect; implies obligation rather than a state of going.
71. He said, "I have a car."
He said that he ____ a car.
- A. has
- B. had
- C. will have
- D. would have
- E. should have
B. had
A (has): Incorrect; present tense does not fit past reported context.
B (had): Correct; shifts present tense to past tense appropriately.
C (will have): Incorrect; future tense does not apply in this context.
D (would have): Incorrect; suggests conditional rather than reporting possession.
E (should have): Incorrect; indicates obligation rather than possession.
72. She said, "I will help you tomorrow."
She said that she ____ help me the next day.
- A. will
- B. would
- C. can
- D. may
- E. should
B. would
A (will): Incorrect; retains future tense which is not suitable in reported speech.
B (would): Correct; changes future tense to conditional appropriately.
C (can): Incorrect; suggests ability rather than intention.
D (may): Incorrect; implies permission rather than intention.
E (should): Incorrect; indicates obligation rather than intention.
73. They said, "We are excited about the trip."
They said that they ____ excited about the trip.
- A. were
- B. are
- C. had been
- D. would be
- E. should be
A. were
A (were): Correct; changes present tense to past tense appropriately.
B (are): Incorrect; present tense does not fit past reported context.
C (had been): Incorrect; past perfect is unnecessary here.
D (would be): Incorrect; suggests conditional rather than reporting a state.
E (should be): Incorrect; implies obligation rather than a state of excitement.
74. He said, "I can finish it by Monday."
He said that he ____ finish it by Monday.
- A. can
- B. could
- C. may
- D. should
- E. will
B. could
A (can): Incorrect; present tense does not fit past reported context.
B (could): Correct; changes present tense to past tense appropriately.
C (may): Incorrect; implies permission rather than ability.
D (should): Incorrect; indicates obligation rather than ability.
E (will): Incorrect; retains future tense which is not suitable in reported speech.
75. She said, "I would like some coffee."
She said that she ____ like some coffee.
- A. would
- B. will
- C. could
- D. should
- E. might
A. would
A (would): Correct; retains the conditional form appropriate for reported speech.
B (will): Incorrect; retains future tense which is not suitable in reported speech.
C (could): Incorrect; suggests ability rather than desire.
D (should): Incorrect; indicates obligation rather than preference.
E (might): Incorrect; implies possibility rather than desire.
76. They said, "We will see you soon."
They said that they ____ see me soon.
- A. will
- B. would
- C. can
- D. may
- E. should
B. would
A (will): Incorrect; retains future tense which is not suitable in reported speech.
B (would): Correct; changes future tense to conditional appropriately.
C (can): Incorrect; suggests ability rather than intention.
D (may): Incorrect; implies permission rather than intention.
E (should): Incorrect; indicates obligation rather than intention.
77. He said, "I am reading a book."
He said that he ____ reading a book.
- A. was
- B. is
- C. has been
- D. would be
- E. should be
A. was
A (was): Correct; changes present continuous to past continuous appropriately.
B (is): Incorrect; present tense does not fit past reported context.
C (has been): Incorrect; present perfect continuous does not fit past reported context.
D (would be): Incorrect; suggests conditional rather than reporting an action.
E (should be): Incorrect; implies obligation rather than an action.
78. They said, "We might go to the beach."
They said that they ____ go to the beach.
- A. might
- B. would
- C. could
- D. can
- E. should
A. might
A (might): Correct; retains the modal verb indicating possibility in reported speech.
B (would): Incorrect; suggests intention rather than possibility.
C (could): Incorrect; implies ability rather than possibility.
D (can): Incorrect; suggests ability rather than possibility.
E (should): Incorrect; indicates obligation rather than possibility.
79. He said, "I will call you later."
He said that he ____ call me later.
- A. will
- B. would
- C. can
- D. may
- E. should
B. would
A (will): Incorrect; retains future tense which is not suitable in reported speech.
B (would): Correct; changes future tense to conditional appropriately.
C (can): Incorrect; suggests ability rather than intention.
D (may): Incorrect; implies permission rather than intention.
E (should): Incorrect; indicates obligation rather than intention.
80. She said, "I have finished my homework."
She said that she ____ finished her homework.
- A. has
- B. had
- C. will have
- D. would have
- E. should have
B. had
A (has): Incorrect; present tense does not fit past reported context.
B (had): Correct; shifts present perfect to past perfect appropriately.
C (will have): Incorrect; future tense does not apply in this context.
D (would have): Incorrect; suggests conditional rather than reporting completion.
E (should have): Incorrect; indicates obligation rather than completion.
81. He said, "I will be there at five."
He said that he ____ there at five.
- A. will be
- B. would be
- C. can be
- D. may be
- E. should be
B. would be
A (will be): Incorrect; retains future tense which is not suitable in reported speech.
B (would be): Correct; changes future tense to conditional appropriately.
C (can be): Incorrect; suggests ability rather than intention.
D (may be): Incorrect; implies permission rather than intention.
E (should be): Incorrect; indicates obligation rather than intention.
82. They said, "We are going to visit our grandparents."
They said that they ____ going to visit their grandparents.
- A. are
- B. were
- C. will be
- D. should be
- E. would be
B. were
A (are): Incorrect; present tense does not fit past reported context.
B (were): Correct; shifts present tense to past tense appropriately.
C (will be): Incorrect; retains future tense which is not suitable in reported speech.
D (should be): Incorrect; implies obligation rather than a planned visit.
E (would be): Incorrect; suggests conditional rather than reporting a plan.
83. She said, "I may join you later."
She said that she ____ join me later.
- A. might
- B. will
- C. could
- D. should
- E. would
A. might
A (might): Correct; changes "may" to "might," which is appropriate in reported speech.
B (will): Incorrect; retains future tense which is not suitable in reported speech.
C (could): Incorrect; implies ability rather than possibility.
D (should): Incorrect; indicates obligation rather than possibility.
E (would): Incorrect; suggests intention rather than possibility.
84. He said, "I am going to buy a new car."
He said that he ____ going to buy a new car.
- A. was
- B. is
- C. will
- D. should
- E. would
A. was
A (was): Correct; shifts present continuous to past continuous appropriately.
B (is): Incorrect; present tense does not fit past reported context.
C (will): Incorrect; retains future tense which is not suitable in reported speech.
D (should): Incorrect; implies obligation rather than intention.
E (would): Incorrect; suggests conditional rather than reporting a future plan.
85. They said, "We are happy with the results."
They said that they ____ happy with the results.
- A. were
- B. are
- C. will be
- D. should be
- E. could be
A. were
A (were): Correct; changes present tense to past tense appropriately.
B (are): Incorrect; present tense does not fit past reported context.
C (will be): Incorrect; retains future tense which is not suitable in reported speech.
D (should be): Incorrect; implies obligation rather than a state of happiness.
E (could be): Incorrect; suggests possibility rather than a state of happiness.
86. She said, "I can swim very well."
She said that she ____ swim very well.
- A. could
- B. can
- C. may
- D. should
- E. would
A. could
A (could): Correct; changes present tense to past tense appropriately.
B (can): Incorrect; present tense does not fit past reported context.
C (may): Incorrect; implies permission rather than ability.
D (should): Incorrect; indicates obligation rather than ability.
E (would): Incorrect; suggests intention rather than ability.
87. He said, "I will go to the store."
He said that he ____ go to the store.
- A. would
- B. will
- C. could
- D. may
- E. should
A. would
A (would): Correct; changes future tense to conditional appropriately.
B (will): Incorrect; retains future tense which is not suitable in reported speech.
C (could): Incorrect; implies ability rather than intention.
D (may): Incorrect; implies permission rather than intention.
E (should): Incorrect; indicates obligation rather than intention.
88. They said, "We have been waiting for an hour."
They said that they ____ waiting for an hour.
- A. have been
- B. had been
- C. will have been
- D. should have been
- E. would have been
B. had been
A (have been): Incorrect; present perfect tense does not fit past reported context.
B (had been): Correct; shifts present perfect continuous to past perfect continuous appropriately.
C (will have been): Incorrect; future perfect does not apply in this context.
D (should have been): Incorrect; implies obligation rather than duration.
E (would have been): Incorrect; suggests conditional rather than reporting a duration.
89. She said, "I will help you tomorrow."
She said that she ____ help me tomorrow.
- A. would
- B. will
- C. could
- D. might
- E. should
A. would
A (would): Correct; changes future tense to conditional appropriately.
B (will): Incorrect; retains future tense which is not suitable in reported speech.
C (could): Incorrect; suggests ability rather than intention.
D (might): Incorrect; implies possibility rather than intention.
E (should): Incorrect; indicates obligation rather than intention.
90. He said, "I cannot attend the meeting."
He said that he ____ attend the meeting.
- A. could not
- B. cannot
- C. may not
- D. should not
- E. would not
A. could not
A (could not): Correct; changes present tense to past tense appropriately.
B (cannot): Incorrect; present tense does not fit past reported context.
C (may not): Incorrect; implies permission rather than ability.
D (should not): Incorrect; indicates obligation rather than ability.
E (would not): Incorrect; suggests conditional rather than reporting inability.
91. They said, "We will go for a walk."
They said that they ____ go for a walk.
- A. would
- B. will
- C. might
- D. should
- E. can
A. would
A (would): Correct; changes future tense to conditional appropriately.
B (will): Incorrect; retains future tense which is not suitable in reported speech.
C (might): Incorrect; implies possibility rather than intention.
D (should): Incorrect; indicates obligation rather than intention.
E (can): Incorrect; suggests ability rather than intention.
92. She said, "I am not sure if I can help."
She said that she ____ sure if she could help.
- A. was
- B. is
- C. could
- D. may
- E. should
A. was
A (was): Correct; shifts present tense to past tense appropriately.
B (is): Incorrect; present tense does not fit past reported context.
C (could): Incorrect; suggests ability rather than certainty.
D (may): Incorrect; implies permission rather than uncertainty.
E (should): Incorrect; indicates obligation rather than certainty.
93. He said, "I would like a cup of coffee."
He said that he ____ like a cup of coffee.
- A. would
- B. wanted
- C. will
- D. could
- E. should
B. wanted
A (would): Incorrect; retains modal verb which is not suitable in reported speech.
B (wanted): Correct; changes "would like" to "wanted" appropriately.
C (will): Incorrect; retains future tense which is not suitable in reported speech.
D (could): Incorrect; suggests ability rather than desire.
E (should): Incorrect; indicates obligation rather than desire.
94. They said, "We are planning a trip."
They said that they ____ planning a trip.
- A. were
- B. are
- C. would be
- D. should be
- E. might
A. were
A (were): Correct; shifts present continuous to past continuous appropriately.
B (are): Incorrect; present tense does not fit past reported context.
C (would be): Incorrect; suggests conditional rather than reporting a plan.
D (should be): Incorrect; indicates obligation rather than intention.
E (might): Incorrect; implies possibility rather than intention.
95. He said, "I have finished my homework."
He said that he ____ finished his homework.
- A. had
- B. has
- C. will have
- D. should have
- E. would have
A. had
A (had): Correct; shifts present perfect to past perfect appropriately.
B (has): Incorrect; present perfect tense does not fit past reported context.
C (will have): Incorrect; future perfect does not apply in this context.
D (should have): Incorrect; indicates obligation rather than completion.
E (would have): Incorrect; suggests conditional rather than reporting completion.
96. They said, "We are tired of waiting."
They said that they ____ tired of waiting.
- A. were
- B. are
- C. will be
- D. should be
- E. could be
A. were
A (were): Correct; changes present tense to past tense appropriately.
B (are): Incorrect; present tense does not fit past reported context.
C (will be): Incorrect; retains future tense which is not suitable in reported speech.
D (should be): Incorrect; indicates obligation rather than a state of tiredness.
E (could be): Incorrect; suggests possibility rather than a state of tiredness.
97. She said, "I am learning Spanish."
She said that she ____ learning Spanish.
- A. was
- B. is
- C. will be
- D. should be
- E. would be
A. was
A (was): Correct; shifts present continuous to past continuous appropriately.
B (is): Incorrect; present tense does not fit past reported context.
C (will be): Incorrect; retains future tense which is not suitable in reported speech.
D (should be): Incorrect; indicates obligation rather than reporting a current action.
E (would be): Incorrect; suggests conditional rather than reporting a current action.
98. He said, "I don't know the answer."
He said that he ____ know the answer.
- A. didn't
- B. does not
- C. will not
- D. should not
- E. would not
A. didn't
A (didn't): Correct; changes present tense to past tense appropriately.
B (does not): Incorrect; present tense does not fit past reported context.
C (will not): Incorrect; retains future tense which is not suitable in reported speech.
D (should not): Incorrect; indicates obligation rather than inability.
E (would not): Incorrect; suggests conditional rather than reporting inability.
99. They said, "We will see you soon."
They said that they ____ see me soon.
- A. would
- B. will
- C. could
- D. might
- E. should
A. would
A (would): Correct; changes future tense to conditional appropriately.
B (will): Incorrect; retains future tense which is not suitable in reported speech.
C (could): Incorrect; suggests ability rather than intention.
D (might): Incorrect; implies possibility rather than intention.
E (should): Incorrect; indicates obligation rather than intention.
100. She said, "I might go to the party."
She said that she ____ go to the party.
- A. might
- B. may
- C. should
- D. would
- E. could
A. might
A (might): Correct; retains the possibility of going without changing meaning.
B (may): Incorrect; implies permission rather than possibility.
C (should): Incorrect; indicates obligation rather than possibility.
D (would): Incorrect; suggests conditional rather than reporting possibility.
E (could): Incorrect; implies ability rather than possibility.
