He said, 'I must attend the meeting.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

He said, 'I must attend the meeting.'
A. He said that he had to attended the meeting.
B. He said that he must attended the meeting.
C. He said that he had to attend the meeting.
D. He said that he must attend the meeting.
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
'Must' to 'had to'.

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A. She said that she can't stop thinking about the exam.
B. She said that she can't stopped thinking about the exam.
C. She said that she couldn't stopped thinking about the exam.
D. She said that she couldn't stop thinking about the exam.

Correct Answer: Option D


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