Thought and said usage

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He thought he would go next week.orHe thought he will go next week.He said he would go next week.orHe said he will go next week.

CalifJim · Accepted Answer

Anonymous He thought he would go next week.orHe thought he will go next week.He said he would go next week.orHe said he will go next week.

You can always use these:

thought ... would
knew ... would
said ... would

think(s) ... will
know(s) ... will
say(s) ... will

It's very rare to use thought ... will or knew ... will; I don't recommend it. It's almost always wrong. But, optionally, you can use

said ... will ... if you are repeating what was said in the very near past.

— I'll help you with that.
— What did he say? I didn't hear him.
— He said he'll help you with that.

Or if what was said still applies to the future.

He said an asteroid will eventually strike the earth and kill us all.

CJ

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