He said, 'I have to submit the report today.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

He said, 'I have to submit the report today.'
A. He said that he must submit the report that day.
B. He said that he has to submit the report today.
C. He said that he had to submit the report today.
D. He said that he had to submit the report that day.
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
'Have to' to 'had to'. 'Today' to 'that day'.

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He said, 'I have been learning English for five years.'
A. He said that he had learned English for five years.
B. He said that he learned English for five years.
C. He said that he has been learning English for five years.
D. He said that he had been learning English for five years.

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
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He said, 'Let me carry your bag.'
A. He said let me carry your bag.
B. He offered that he carry my bag.
C. He offered to carry my bag.
D. He requested to carry my bag.

Correct Answer: Option C


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A. He said to her where she lived.
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D. He asked her where she lived.

Correct Answer: Option D


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