Error spotting (exam direction): Identify the erroneous part (A/B/C) — choose D if there is no error — 'She reluctantly said that / if nobody else was doing it / she will do it. / No error.'
Verbal Ability
Spotting Errors
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AShe reluctantly said that
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Bif nobody else was doing it
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Cshe will do it.
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DNo error.
Answer
Correct Answer: she will do it.
Explanation
Given parts (A–D)A. She reluctantly said thatB. if nobody else was doing itC. she will do it.D. No error.
Concept/Approach (reported speech backshift)In indirect/reported speech with a past reporting verb ('said'), future 'will' typically backshifts to 'would': 'she would do it.'
Step-by-step correction1) Backshift modal: 'will' → 'would'.2) Correct: 'She reluctantly said that if nobody else was doing it, she would do it.'
VerificationPattern: said, 'I will go' → said that she would go.
Final AnswerC — replace 'will' with 'would' in reported speech.