The principal said, 'The school will remain closed tomorrow.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The principal said, 'The school will remain closed tomorrow.'

A. The principal announced that the school would remain closed tomorrow.

B. The principal announced that the school would remain closed the next day.

C. The principal said that the school remains closed the next day.

D. The principal said that the school will remain closed tomorrow.

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

'Will' changes to 'would'. 'Tomorrow' changes to 'the next day'. Reporting verb 'said' can be changed to 'announced' to convey the meaning.

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