They told their parents that they______ their best to do the test.

Understand the Problem

The question is asking for the correct grammatical form of the verb to complete the sentence appropriately, focusing on future intention or commitment.

Answer

'would try'

The final answer is 'would try'.

Answer for screen readers

The final answer is 'would try'.

More Information

In indirect speech that involves reporting a past tense, the modal verb 'will' typically changes to 'would'. This is why 'would try' is the appropriate form.

Tips

A common mistake is to overlook the rules of reported speech where tense shifting occurs, especially with modal verbs.

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