He said, 'I can't believe you said that.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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He said, 'I can't believe you said that.'

A. He said that he couldn't believe you said that.

B. He said that he can't believe you said that.

C. He said that he couldn't believe I said that.

D. He said that he couldn't believe I had said that.

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

'Can't' to 'couldn't'. 'You' to 'I'. 'Said' to 'had said'.

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She said, 'I will be home by 6 PM.'

A. She said that she will be home by 6 PM.

B. She said that she would have been home by 6 PM.

C. She said that she would be home by 6 PM.

D. She said that she was home by 6 PM.

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Will be' changes to 'would be'. Time expression remains unchanged as it is a specific time.

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A. He said that he didn't think he will come.

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D. He said that he hadn't thought he would come.

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Main clause 'don't think' becomes 'didn't think'; subordinate 'will' becomes 'would'.

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She said, 'I have been feeling very stressed lately.'

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Correct Answer: Option C

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Present perfect continuous to past perfect continuous.

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