He said, 'I have to complete this assignment today.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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He said, 'I have to complete this assignment today.'

A. He said that he had to complete that assignment that day.

B. He said that he has to complete this assignment today.

C. He said that he must complete that assignment that day.

D. He said that he had to complete this assignment today.

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

'Have to' changes to 'had to'. 'This' to 'that'. 'Today' to 'that day'.

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A. He said that he had never stole anything.

B. He said that he had never stolen anything.

C. He said that he never stole anything.

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Present perfect to past perfect.

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A. The teacher said to the student had he finished his homework.

B. The teacher asked the student if he finished his homework.

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D. The teacher asked the student did he finish his homework.

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Correct Answer: Option C

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A. She said what a lovely garden.

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
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