Free Direct and Indirect Speech MCQs with Answers

31 Direct and Indirect Speech MCQs from English, each with the correct answer and a written explanation of why it is correct. Free and unlimited, with no account needed.

31 questions · page 4 of 4

31. John said he __________to play at home.

  • A. would prefer
  • B. prefer
  • C. will prefer
  • D. had prefered

Explanation: After the past reporting verb “said,” “will” normally changes to “would” in indirect speech. Thus, “John said he would prefer to play at home” is correct.

Correct answer: would prefer