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

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

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

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

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

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

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