Change to indirect speech: He said, "I am going to the market tomorrow."
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. He said that he was going to the market the next day.
- Step 1: In reported speech the present continuous moves back to the past continuous and "tomorrow" becomes "the next day". Answer: He said that he was going to the market the next day. Why not the others: The other three options don't fit.
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