My teacher often says to me, "If you don't work hard, you will fail".
Correct answer: B. My teacher often says to me that if I don't work hard I shall fail.
- A. My teacher often said to me that if I don't work hard I shall fail.
- B. My teacher often says to me that if I don't work hard I shall fail.
- C. My teacher often says to me that if I did not work hard I would fail.
- D. My teacher often says to me if I don't work hard I would fail.
Explanation
Is the closest to correct among the provided options because, it retains the present tense "says" to reflect the ongoing nature of the statement. The use of "shall fail" is less common in modern English but acceptable in formal contexts. However, "will fail" would be more typical.
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