He said, 'I am leaving now.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

He said, 'I am leaving now.'
A. He said that he was leaving then.
B. He said that he leaves then.
C. He said that he is leaving now.
D. He said that he was leaving now.
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Present continuous to past continuous. 'Now' to 'then'.

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A. She exclaimed that dress is beautiful.
B. She said what a beautiful dress.
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