He said, 'I must have left the keys in the car.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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He said, 'I must have left the keys in the car.'

A. He said that he must leave the keys in the car.

B. He said that he had to have left the keys in the car.

C. He said that he left the keys in the car.

D. He said that he must have left the keys in the car.

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

'Must have' (deduction) remains.

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A. He said that he doesn't understand the question.

B. He said that he has not understood the question.

C. He said that he did not understand the question.

D. He said that he had not understood the question.

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
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A. She said that she would have liked to order pizza.

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