Choose the correct indirect narration of the following statement from the given alternatives:
Premchand said, "One day, I will rule over the world."
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Correct Answer: Premchand said that one day, he would rule over the world.
Explanation:
• Reporting Verb: Since the reporting verb said is in the past tense without an indirect object, it remains said and is followed by the conjunction that.
• Pronoun Change: The first-person pronoun I changes to he to agree with the subject Premchand.
• Tense Change: The auxiliary verb will changes to its past equivalent would when converted into indirect speech.