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

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He said, 'I might be a bit late.'

A. He said that he might have been a bit late.

B. He said that he might be a bit late.

C. He said that he may be a bit late.

D. He said that he could be a bit late.

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

'Might' remains.

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He said, 'I can't do it.'

A. He said that he couldn't done it.

B. He said that he can't do it.

C. He said that he couldn't do it.

D. He said that he cannot do it.

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Can't' to 'couldn't'.

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He said, 'I have never stolen anything.'

A. He said that he had never stole anything.

B. He said that he has never stolen anything.

C. He said that he never stole anything.

D. He said that he had never stolen anything.

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Present perfect to past perfect.

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He said, 'I will call you when I get back.'

A. He said that he would call me when he gets back.

B. He said that he will call me when he gets back.

C. He said that he would call me when he will get back.

D. He said that he would call me when he got back.

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Will' to 'would'. 'You' to 'me'. Time clause backshifts.

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