The teacher said, "Water boils at 100°C." (Choose the correct reported speech form)

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A The teacher said that water boiled at 100°C.
B The teacher said that water boils at 100°C.
C The teacher told water boils at 100°C.
D The teacher said that water has boiled at 100°C.

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Answer: B. The teacher said that water boils at 100°C.

Answer: (b) The teacher said that water boils at 100°C. (Explanation: Tenses of universal or scientific facts do not change in reported speech).

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The teacher said, "Water boils at 100°C." (Choose the correct reported speech form)

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