He said, 'I must finish this report by tomorrow.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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He said, 'I must finish this report by tomorrow.'

A. He said that he had to finish this report by tomorrow.

B. He said that he had to finish that report by the next day.

C. He said that he must finish this report by tomorrow.

D. He said that he must finish that report by the next day.

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

'Must' to 'had to'. 'This' to 'that'. 'Tomorrow' to 'the next day'.

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A. He said that he would be waiting for you at the station.

B. He said that he will be waiting for me at the station.

C. He said that he would wait for me at the station.

D. He said that he would be waiting for me at the station.

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Correct Answer: Option D

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'Will be waiting' to 'would be waiting'. 'You' to 'me'.

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A. She exclaimed that the garden is very beautiful.

B. She said how beautiful the garden was.

C. She admired that the garden was beautiful.

D. She exclaimed with admiration that the garden was very beautiful.

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A. He said that he would rather I don't come.

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