He said, 'I did not understand the question.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

He said, 'I did not understand the question.'
A. He said that he doesn't understand the question.
B. He said that he had not understood the question.
C. He said that he has not understood the question.
D. He said that he did not understand the question.
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Simple past negative changes to past perfect negative ('had not understood').

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She said, 'I have already seen that movie.'
A. She said that she had already seen that movie.
B. She said that she had already saw that movie.
C. She said that she has already seen that movie.
D. She said that she already saw that movie.

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
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A. She requested that help her.
B. She said please help me.
C. She requested help me.
D. She requested to help her.

Correct Answer: Option D


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A. She said that she would meet him tomorrow.
B. She said that she would meet him the next day.
C. She said that she will meet him the next day.
D. She said that she will meet him tomorrow.

Correct Answer: Option B


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