He said, 'I don't think it's a good idea.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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He said, 'I don't think it's a good idea.'

A. He said that he doesn't think it's a good idea.

B. He said that he hadn't thought it was a good idea.

C. He said that he didn't think it was a good idea.

D. He said that he didn't think it is a good idea.

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Main clause backshifts, subordinate also backshifts.

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Question #1

He said, 'Let's have a party.'

A. He proposed to have a party.

B. He suggested having a party.

C. He said let's have a party.

D. He suggested that they should have a party.

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Suggestion: 'suggested that they should have' or 'suggested having'. Option A is correct.

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Question #2

He said, 'I have made a terrible mistake.'

A. He said that he had made a terrible mistake.

B. He said that he had make a terrible mistake.

C. He said that he has made a terrible mistake.

D. He said that he made a terrible mistake.

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Present perfect to past perfect.

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Question #3

He said, 'Let us go for a walk.'

A. He said to let us go for a walk.

B. He told us to go for a walk.

C. He suggested that they should go for a walk.

D. He suggested that we should go for a walk.

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Sentences starting with 'Let us' (suggestions) are reported using 'suggested that + subject + should + verb'.

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