Choose the correct sentence-

A. I said that I should report for duty the next day.
B. I said that I shall report for duty the next days.
C. I said that I will reported for duty the next day.
D. I said that I can be report for duty the next day.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A

The correct answer is Option (2) → A

The correct sentence is: A. I said that I should report for duty the next day.

This sentence is grammatically correct. It uses "should" to express obligation or duty in the past tense. The speaker is recounting what they said previously, expressing their intention or obligation to report for duty the next day.

Let us break down the sentence:

"I said": This part establishes that the speaker made a statement or declaration.

"that I should report for duty": Here, "should" is used to express obligation or duty. The speaker is indicating their intention or obligation to report for duty.

"the next day": Specifies the time frame when the duty is to be performed, which is the day after the statement was made.

Overall, option A effectively communicates the idea that the speaker expressed their intention or obligation to report for duty the next day. It is the correct choice among the options provided.