Which of the following report sentence is correct?
A: We will have a special meeting this Friday evening.
report：1、A said we would have a special meeting this Friday evening.
2、A said we would have a special meeting the coming Friday evening.

B: I can't join the meeting next week.
report：1、B said he couldn't join the meeting next week
2、B said he couldn't join the meeting the next week.

Question

Which of the following report sentence is correct?
A: We will have a special meeting this Friday evening.
report：1、A said we would have a special meeting this Friday evening.
            2、A said we would have a special meeting the coming Friday evening.

B: I can't join the meeting next week.
report：1、B said he couldn't join the meeting next week
            2、B said he couldn't join the meeting the next week.

Answer

A: 1 is correct.
A: 2 is incorrect as it is, but it would be fine if you change 'the coming' to 'this coming'.

B: 1 is correct.
B: 2 is incorrect.

Answer

Either way could be correct, depending on how long ago A made the statements. In both cases, if the time of the meeting has already passed, use the second option. Without context, we cannot properly answer your questions.

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Answer

A:
1. A said we could have a special meeting this Friday evening.

B:
2. B said he couldn't join the meeting next week.

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