Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. The Principal has said, "Mr. Surinder will coach the football team." (a) The Principal said that Mr. Surinder would coach the football team. (b) The Principal has said that Mr. Surinder would coach the football team. (c) The Principal has said that Mr. Surinder will coach the football team. (d) The Principal has asked that will Mr. Surinder coach the football team.

Options

A. The Principal said that Mr. Surinder would coach the football team.
B. The Principal has said that Mr. Surinder would coach the football team.
C. The Principal has said that Mr. Surinder will coach the football team.
D. The Principal has asked that will Mr. Surinder coach the football team.

Answer

C

Explanation

The Principal has said that Mr. Surinder will coach the football team. (Correct)
(a) The Principal `ul("said")` that Mr. Surinder would coach the football team. (Incorrect reported verb and also incorrect reported speech)
(b) The Principal has said that Mr. Surinder `ul("would")` coach the football team. (Incorrect verb)
(c ) (d) The Principal `ul("has asked")` that will Mr. Surinder coach the football team. (Meaning changed)