He said, 'I can drive.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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He said, 'I can drive.'

A. He said that he can drive.

B. He said that I could drive.

C. He said that he drives.

D. He said that he could drive.

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

'Can' to 'could'.

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He said, 'Let me carry your bag.'

A. He said let me carry your bag.

B. He offered that he carry my bag.

C. He offered to carry my bag.

D. He requested to carry my bag.

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
When 'Let me' is used for offering help, it is reported as 'offered + to-infinitive'.

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She said, 'I must go to the dentist tomorrow.'

A. She said that she must go to the dentist tomorrow.

B. She said that she had to go to the dentist tomorrow.

C. She said that she had to go to the dentist the next day.

D. She said that she must go to the dentist the next day.

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Must' (necessity) to 'had to'. 'Tomorrow' to 'the next day'.

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She said, 'I am sure he will succeed.'

A. She said that she was sure he would have succeeded.

B. She said that she was sure he would succeed.

C. She said that she was sure he will succeed.

D. She said that she is sure he will succeed.

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Main clause backshifts, subordinate 'will' to 'would'.

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