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 must finish this report by tomorrow.

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

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

Answer: Option C

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 had been able to swim when he was five.

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Correct Answer: Option C

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