He said, 'I don't think I can do it.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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He said, 'I don't think I can do it.'

A. He said that he doesn't think he can do it.

B. He said that he didn't think he can do it.

C. He said that he didn't think he could done it.

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

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Main clause backshifts, subordinate 'can' to 'could'.

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