He said, 'I can swim across the river.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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He said, 'I can swim across the river.'

A. He said that he could swim across the river.

B. He said that he can swim across the river.

C. He said that he could swim across that river.

D. He said that he can swim across that river.

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

'Can' to 'could'. 'The river' remains as it's a specific river.

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A. She said that she had finish her homework.

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C. She said that she had finished her homework.

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