A. The porter said, “I would take care of your baggage while you buy your ticket, Madam.”
B. The porter said, “I will take care of your baggage while you buy your ticket, Madam.”
C. The porter said, “I would take care of your baggage while you bought your ticket, Madam.”
D. The porter said to the lady, “I would take care of your baggage while you buy your ticket.”
Submitted by: Areesha Khan
Answer:
B. The porter said, “I will take care of your baggage while you buy your ticket, Madam.”
Explanation:
In direct speech, the future tense “would” changes to “will” when reporting the original words.
The present tense “buy” is retained, as the action was ongoing in the original context.
Correct Answer: B. The porter said, “I will take care of your baggage while you buy your ticket, Madam.” ✔
Last Updated: December 01, 2024