Question

Identify the clause and state its type:--
1. He said that he would not borrow money.
2. Here is the book that he has asked for.
3. Please put the copy on the table that is in my room.
4. The boy who is wearing the blue shirt is my brother.​

Answer 1

Answer:

The given sentence is a condition.

The given sentence is a condition.According to the rules of Narration and Reporting, in a conditional sentence the present indefinite tense of “if” clause changes into the past indefinite tense. Therefore, 'lend' changes into 'could lend'. In the result clause the verb takes 'would have' or 'have' with it. The pronoun 'you' changes into 'he'.

The given sentence is a condition.According to the rules of Narration and Reporting, in a conditional sentence the present indefinite tense of “if” clause changes into the past indefinite tense. Therefore, 'lend' changes into 'could lend'. In the result clause the verb takes 'would have' or 'have' with it. The pronoun 'you' changes into 'he'.Thus in indirect speech, the sentence must be,

The given sentence is a condition.According to the rules of Narration and Reporting, in a conditional sentence the present indefinite tense of “if” clause changes into the past indefinite tense. Therefore, 'lend' changes into 'could lend'. In the result clause the verb takes 'would have' or 'have' with it. The pronoun 'you' changes into 'he'.Thus in indirect speech, the sentence must be,I said if he could lend me the money I needn't have to go the bank.

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