He said, 'I don't think he will come.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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He said, 'I don't think he will come.'

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

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

C. He said that he doesn't think he will come.

D. He said that he didn't think he would come.

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

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

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A. He said that he had been working.

B. He said that he had worked.

C. He said that he worked.

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Correct Answer: Option A

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