- Gramática - Língua InglesaVerbos | Verbs
- Gramática - Língua InglesaDiscurso direto e indireto | Reported speech
Concerning reported speech, analyze the statements.
I. When the reporting verb is in the present, backshift is optional in neutral contexts.
II. Yesterday commonly becomes the previous day in indirect reports.
III. Must for obligation is normally reported as had to under backshift in neutral contexts.
IV. Would generally stays would in reported conditionals.
V. Universal truths often remain in the present even after a past reporting verb.
Which statements are CORRECT?
I. When the reporting verb is in the present, backshift is optional in neutral contexts.
II. Yesterday commonly becomes the previous day in indirect reports.
III. Must for obligation is normally reported as had to under backshift in neutral contexts.
IV. Would generally stays would in reported conditionals.
V. Universal truths often remain in the present even after a past reporting verb.
Which statements are CORRECT?