He said, 'I can help you with this project.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

He said, 'I can help you with this project.'
A. He said that he could help me with that project.
B. He said that he can help you with that project.
C. He said that he could help you with this project.
D. He said that he can help me with this project.
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
'Can' to 'could'. 'You' to 'me'. 'This' to 'that'.

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She said, 'May God bless you.'
A. She said may God bless you.
B. She prayed that God blesses him.
C. She wished God bless him.
D. She prayed that God might bless him.

Correct Answer: Option D


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