Match invariant modal: 1. Would: p. No change 2. Could: q. Invariant 3. Might: r. Constant
A1-p, 2-q, 3-r
B1-p, 2-r, 3-q
C1-q, 2-p, 3-r
D1-r, 2-p, 3-q
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 1-p, 2-q, 3-r
Certain modal verbs like would, could, and might do not change their form when transferred into indirect speech.
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