He said, 'I might be late for the meeting.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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He said, 'I might be late for the meeting.'
A. He said that he might be late for the meeting.
B. He said that he may be late for the meeting.
C. He said that he might have been late for the meeting.
D. He said that he could be late for the meeting.
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
'Might' remains unchanged.
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Question #1
He said, 'I will win.'
A. He said that he will win.
B. He said that he would win.
C. He said that he would have won.
D. He said that he won.
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Will' to 'would'.
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Question #2
She said, 'I am not feeling well today.'
A. She said that she was not feeling well that day.
B. She said that she was not feeling well today.
C. She said that she is not feeling well today.
D. She said that she has not been feeling well that day.
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Present continuous to past continuous. 'Today' to 'that day'.
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Question #3
She said, 'I am sure he will succeed.'
A. She said that she was sure he would have succeeded.
B. She said that she was sure he will succeed.
C. She said that she is sure he will succeed.
D. She said that she was sure he would succeed.
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Main clause backshifts, subordinate 'will' to 'would'.
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