He said, 'I must have lost my way.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

He said, 'I must have lost my way.'
A. He said that he had lost his way.
B. He said that he must have lost his way.
C. He said that he had to have lost his way.
D. He said that he must lose his way.
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
'Must have' (deduction) remains.

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A. She said that she was used to live in London.
B. She said that she used to live in London.
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