Complete the report with the full wh-clause. Direct: "When will the clinic reopen?" A patient asked ___.
Correct answer
- when the clinic would reopen
- when the clinic will reopen
Explanation
When the clinic would reopen backshifts will after a past reporting verb, while when the clinic will reopen retains the modal if the reopening is still future at report time. When would the clinic reopen is not accepted because a reported wh-clause places the subject before the modal.