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

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She said, 'I will be working on the project next month.'
A. She said that she would be working on the project the following month.
B. She said that she will be working on the project next month.
C. She said that she will be working on the project the following month.
D. She said that she would be working on the project next month.

Correct Answer: Option A


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A. She said that she had been looking for you everywhere.
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D. She said that she had been looking for me everywhere.

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