Changing 'can' to 'could' in indirect speech

Mohammad: ‘Finding the perfect job can take a lot of time.’

• Mohammad said that finding the perfect job can take a lot of time.

• Mohammad said that finding the perfect job could take a lot of time

Lamia: ‘Lifestyle can be an important element when making career choices.’

• Lamia said that lifestyle can be an important element when making career choices.

• Lamia said that lifestyle could be an important element when making career choices.

Ali: ‘Jobs that include a lot of travel can be exhausting.’

• Ali commented that jobs that include a lot of travel could be exhausting.

• Ali stated that jobs that include a lot of travel can be exhausting.

Dr.Hamad: ‘Career plans can be made as early as high school.'

• Dr. Hamad stated that career plans can be made as early as high school.

• Dr. Hamad stated that career plans could be made as early as high school.

Nora: ‘Career plans can change many times.’

• Nora said that career plans can change many times.

• Nora said that career plans could change many times.

She said: 'A career plan can be very useful for young graduates.'

• She said that a career plan could be very useful for young graduates.

• She said that a career plan can be very useful for young graduates.