Free Direct and Indirect Speech MCQs with Answers
31 Direct and Indirect Speech MCQs from English, each with the correct answer and a written explanation of why it is correct. Free and unlimited, with no account needed.
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31. John said he __________to play at home.
- A. would prefer
- B. prefer
- C. will prefer
- D. had prefered
Explanation: After the past reporting verb “said,” “will” normally changes to “would” in indirect speech. Thus, “John said he would prefer to play at home” is correct.
Correct answer: would prefer