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With reference to narration, which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- 1The pronouns of the direct speech are changed where necessary to align with the reporter.
- 2The 'will' of the future tense is changed into 'shall' and 'should' when the reporting verb is in the past tense.✓
- 3The 'shall' of the future tense is changed into 'should' or 'would' when the reporting verb is in the past tense.
- 4In changing direct speech into indirect speech, a simple present becomes a simple past when the reporting verb is in the past tense.
Correct answer
The 'will' of the future tense is changed into 'shall' and 'should' when the reporting verb is in the past tense.
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