He said, 'I don't know what he wants.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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He said, 'I don't know what he wants.'

A. He said that he hadn't known what he wanted.

B. He said that he didn't know what he wanted.

C. He said that he didn't know what he wants.

D. He said that he doesn't know what he wants.

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Main clause backshifts, subordinate 'wants' to 'wanted'.

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Correct Answer: Option A

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