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Reported speech: a universal truth keeps the present tense

This type of question, asked 2 times: 14 Sep 2025 S3, 19 Sep 2025 S1. All 2 questions below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    14 Sep 2025 S3

    98
    A sentence is provided in indirect speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding direct speech. The scientist stated that water boiled at 100 degrees Celsius.

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  2. Question 2

    19 Sep 2025 S1

    96
    A sentence is provided in direct speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding indirect speech. He said, “The sun rises in the east.”

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