He said, 'I shall go to Delhi tomorrow.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

He said, 'I shall go to Delhi tomorrow.'
A. He said that he would go to Delhi tomorrow.
B. He said that he would go to Delhi the next day.
C. He said that he shall go to Delhi tomorrow.
D. He said that he will go to Delhi the next day.
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
'Shall' (expressing future) changes to 'would'. 'Tomorrow' changes to 'the next day'.

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He said, 'Let us discuss the matter.'
A. He suggested that they should discuss the matter.
B. He suggested to discuss the matter.
C. He said let us discuss the matter.
D. He proposed that we discuss the matter.

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
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He said, 'I have finished my work.'
A. He said that he finished his work.
B. He said that he had finished his work.
C. He said that he has finished his work.
D. He said that he will finish his work.

Correct Answer: Option B


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A. She said that she would visit me the following week.
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C. She said that she would visit you the following week.
D. She said that she will visit me next week.

Correct Answer: Option A


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