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Which of the following statements is NOT correct with reference to the rules of changing Direct Speech to Indirect Speech (Narration)?
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- 1Words expressing nearness in time or place never change in indirect speech.✓
- 2The pronouns of the direct speech are changed where necessary to match the context.
- 3If the reporting verb is in the present tense, the tenses of the direct speech do not change.
- 4If the reporting verb is in the past tense, all present tenses of the direct speech are changed into corresponding past tenses.
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Words expressing nearness in time or place never change in indirect speech.
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