He said, 'I don't believe in superstitions.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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He said, 'I don't believe in superstitions.'

A. He said that he didn't believed in superstitions.

B. He said that he hadn't believed in superstitions.

C. He said that he doesn't believe in superstitions.

D. He said that he didn't believe in superstitions.

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Simple present negative to simple past negative.

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He said, 'How fast he runs!'

A. He exclaimed with wonder that he ran very fast.

B. He exclaimed that he runs fast.

C. He said how fast he runs.

D. He wondered at his speed.

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Exclamatory with 'How' -> exclaimed with wonder + that + clause. 'Runs' to 'ran' (past).

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Question #2

He said, 'I will never do that again.'

A. He said that he will never do that again.

B. He said that he would never do this again.

C. He said that he would never do that again.

D. He promised never to do that again.

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Will' to 'would'. 'That' remains.

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Question #3

He said, 'I don't think I can make it today.'

A. He said that he didn't think he can make it today.

B. He said that he didn't think he could make it today.

C. He said that he doesn't think he can make it today.

D. He said that he didn't think he could make it that day.

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Main clause backshifts, subordinate 'can' to 'could', 'today' to 'that day'.

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