He said, 'How fast he runs!' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

He said, 'How fast he runs!'
A. He said how fast he runs.
B. He exclaimed with wonder that he ran very fast.
C. He wondered at his speed.
D. He exclaimed that he runs fast.
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Exclamatory with 'How' -> exclaimed with wonder + that + clause. 'Runs' to 'ran' (past).

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