Writing with Tenses / Direct & Indirect Speech
When Backshift Is Not Needed
Backshift is not an absolute rule. Present reporting verbs, general truths and still-true information may keep their tense. Past simple may also remain past when its time is already clear. Read the context before changing anything.
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Backshift is not an absolute rule. Present reporting verbs, general truths and still-true information may keep their tense. Past simple may also remain past when its time is already clear. Read the context before changing anything.
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The teacher said that the Earth moves around the Sun.
Riya says that she is tired.
Riya said she lives in Delhi. This is possible if it remains true.
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