Fill in the blank: He said that he ______ tomorrow.
2024
Fill in the blank: He said that he ______ tomorrow.
- A.
will come
- B.
would come
- C.
will be coming
- D.
has been coming
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Correct answer: B
Answer: would come
Explanation: When the reporting verb is in the past tense (for example, "said"), verbs in subordinate clauses usually shift one step back in tense in reported speech: will → would, shall → should, may → might, can → could.
Example (simple future): Direct: I will come tomorrow. Reported: He said that he would come the next day.
Example (future continuous): Direct: I will be coming tomorrow. Reported: He said that he would be coming the next day.
Final note: The most natural and expected answer to the question is "would come." Also be aware that time expressions often change in reported speech (for example, "tomorrow" often becomes "the next day").