He said, 'I have to finish this by Friday.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

He said, 'I have to finish this by Friday.'
A. He said that he must finish that by Friday.
B. He said that he had to finish that by Friday.
C. He said that he has to finish this by Friday.
D. He said that he had to finish this by Friday.
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
'Have to' changes to 'had to'. 'This' changes to 'that'. 'Friday' remains unchanged as it's a fixed day.

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He said, 'How tall the building is!'
A. He wondered at the tall building.
B. He said how tall the building is.
C. He exclaimed with wonder that the building was very tall.
D. He exclaimed that the building is very tall.

Correct Answer: Option C


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A. He said that he would rather I didn't mention it.
B. He said that he would rather I don't mention it.
C. He said that he would rather I hadn't mentioned it.
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B. She said that she didn't knew what to do.
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