He said, 'I have never stolen anything.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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He said, 'I have never stolen anything.'

A. He said that he had never stolen anything.

B. He said that he had never stole anything.

C. He said that he has never stolen anything.

D. He said that he never stole anything.

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Present perfect to past perfect.

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The principal said, 'The school will remain closed tomorrow.'

A. The principal announced that the school would remain closed the next day.

B. The principal said that the school remains closed the next day.

C. The principal said that the school will remain closed tomorrow.

D. The principal announced that the school would remain closed tomorrow.

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Will' changes to 'would'. 'Tomorrow' changes to 'the next day'. Reporting verb 'said' can be changed to 'announced' to convey the meaning.

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He said, 'Let's play chess.'

A. He proposed that we play chess.

B. He suggested to play chess.

C. He said let's play chess.

D. He suggested that they should play chess.

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Suggestion: suggested that + they should + verb.

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He said, 'I might be late for dinner.'

A. He said that he might be late for dinner.

B. He said that he might have been late for dinner.

C. He said that he could be late for dinner.

D. He said that he may be late for dinner.

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Might' remains.

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