Choose the correct reported construction of the given sentence: It surprised us that he said, "I won't do it." Option 1: It surprised us that he said that he would not do it. Option 2: We were surprised that he said he will not do it. Option 3: He exclaimed with a surprise that he will not do it. Option 4: We looked with a surprise when he said he won't do it.

The answer is 'It surprised us that he said that he would not do it.'. View full solution:

CUET English - Choose the correct reported construction of the given sentence: It surprised us that he said, "I won't do it." | PYQs + Solutions

CUET English 2026 20th May Shift 1

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It surprised us that he said that he would not do it.

We were surprised that he said he will not do it.

He exclaimed with a surprise that he will not do it.

We looked with a surprise when he said he won't do it.

✅ Correct Option: 1