He said, 'I must finish reading this book today.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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He said, 'I must finish reading this book today.'

A. He said that he had to finish reading that book that day.

B. He said that he must finish reading that book that day.

C. He said that he must finish reading this book today.

D. He said that he had to finish reading this book today.

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

'Must' to 'had to'. 'This' to 'that'. 'Today' to 'that day'.

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He said, 'I will meet you tomorrow.'

A. He said that he will meet me the next day.

B. He said that he would meet me the next day.

C. He said that he will meet me tomorrow.

D. He said that he would meet me tomorrow.

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Will' changes to 'would'. 'Tomorrow' changes to 'the next day'. 'You' changes to 'me'.

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A. He suggested that they should discuss the matter.

B. He proposed that we discuss the matter.

C. He suggested to discuss the matter.

D. He said let us discuss the matter.

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Suggestion: suggested that + they should + verb.

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A. She exclaimed that dress is beautiful.

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