He said, 'I can't promise anything.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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He said, 'I can't promise anything.'

A. He said that he can't promised anything.

B. He said that he can't promise anything.

C. He said that he couldn't promised anything.

D. He said that he couldn't promise anything.

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

'Can't' to 'couldn't'.

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A. She said that she had not been interested in politics.

B. She said that she is not interested in politics.

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Correct Answer: Option D

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A. She said that she could fly like a bird.

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She said, 'I can't afford to lose this job.'

A. She said that she couldn't afford to lose that job.

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Correct Answer: Option A

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