He said, 'I may be a bit late.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

He said, 'I may be a bit late.'
A. He said that he may be a bit late.
B. He said that he could be a bit late.
C. He said that he might have been a bit late.
D. He said that he might be a bit late.
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
'May' to 'might'.

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Question #1
She said, 'I will not attend the party.'
A. She said that she would not attended the party.
B. She said that she would not attend the party.
C. She said that she won't attend the party.
D. She said that she will not attend the party.

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Will not' to 'would not'.

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Question #2
He said, 'I can lift this box.'
A. He said that he can lift that box.
B. He said that he could lift this box.
C. He said that he could lift that box.
D. He said that he can lift this box.

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Can' to 'could'. 'This' to 'that'.

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Question #3
He said, 'I must go to the supermarket today.'
A. He said that he had to go to the supermarket today.
B. He said that he must go to the supermarket that day.
C. He said that he must go to the supermarket today.
D. He said that he had to go to the supermarket that day.

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Must' to 'had to'. 'Today' to 'that day'.

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