My friend said to me," I will meet you tonight."
Correct answer: C. My friend told me that he would meet me that night.
- A. My friend told me that I will meet you tonight.
- B. My friend told that he will meet me tonight.
- C. My friend told me that he would meet me that night.
- D. My friend said to me that he will meet me that night.
Explanation
After the past reporting verb “said,” “will” changes to “would,” “you” becomes “me,” and “tonight” changes to “that night.” Option c applies all three changes correctly.
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