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In the following question, a sentence has been given in directlindirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in indirect ,direct speech. I will help you with your project, he promised.Choices:- He promised that he will help you with your project. He promised that he would help you with your project. He promises that he will help you with your project. He promised that he helps you with your project

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in directlindirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in indirect ,direct speech. I will help you with your project, he promised.Choices:- He promised that he will help you with your project. He promised that he would help you with your project. He promises that he will help you with your project. He promised that he helps you with your project

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The correct answer is: "He promised that he would help you with your project."

This is because when we are reporting speech and the reporting verb (in this case 'promised') is in the past tense, the verb in the reported clause also usually shifts back a tense. So 'will' becomes 'would'.

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