alleryStart learning →Report: "The match will end in a draw," he said.
AHe said the match will end in a draw.
BHe said the match had ended in a draw.
CHe said the match would end in a draw.
DHe said the match ends in a draw.
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. He said the match would end in a draw.
Will changes to would after the past reporting verb said.
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