mdcat english MCQ #236

mdcat english MCQ #236

1. Question 1

   Q1. The president declared, 'The new policy will be effective next month.' Which is the correct reported speech?

   • A) The president declared that the new policy would be effective next month.
   • B) The president declared that the new policy will be effective next month.
   • C) The president declared that the new policy is going to be effective next month.
   • D) The president declared that the new policy is effective next month.

   Answer: The president declared that the new policy would be effective next month.

   Explanation: 'Will be' changes to 'would be' in reported speech; 'would be effective' is correct.