He said, 'I will be there by 5.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

He said, 'I will be there by 5.'
A. He said that he would have been there by 5.
B. He said that he was there by 5.
C. He said that he would be there by 5.
D. He said that he will be there by 5.
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
'Will be' to 'would be'.

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Correct Answer: Option A


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