“He said that he will go” is a common mistake. It should be “would go.”
Reported Speech requires a mathematical shift in tenses. This guide provides a simple “Conversion Table” that you can memorize to ensure you always backshift correctly when retelling a conversation.
Includes:
- Tense Shifts: Present to Past, Past to Past Perfect.
- Modal Shifts: Can to Could, Will to Would.
Time Shifts: “Tomorrow” becomes “The next day.”
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