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

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He said, 'I don't think it's fair.'

A. He said that he doesn't think it's fair.

B. He said that he didn't think it was fair.

C. He said that he didn't think it is fair.

D. He said that he hadn't thought it was fair.

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Main clause backshifts, subordinate 'is' to 'was'.

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He said, 'I have been learning English for five years.'

A. He said that he learned English for five years.

B. He said that he has been learning English for five years.

C. He said that he had been learning English for five years.

D. He said that he had learned English for five years.

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Present perfect continuous to past perfect continuous.

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He said, 'I have finished.'

A. He said that he finished.

B. He said that he has finished.

C. He said that he had finish.

D. He said that he had finished.

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Correct Answer: Option D

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Present perfect to past perfect.

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She said, 'I will finish the work by tomorrow.'

A. She said that she would have finished the work by the next day.

B. She said that she would finish the work by the next day.

C. She said that she would finish the work by tomorrow.

D. She said that she will finish the work by tomorrow.

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Will' to 'would'. 'Tomorrow' to 'the next day'. 'By' remains unchanged.

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