He said, 'I will have to work hard to succeed.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

He said, 'I will have to work hard to succeed.'
A. He said that he will have to work hard to succeed.
B. He said that he would have to worked hard to succeed.
C. He said that he would have to work hard to succeed.
D. He said that he had to work hard to succeed.
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
'Will have to' to 'would have to'.

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He said, 'I will come tomorrow.'
A. He said that he would come tomorrow.
B. He said that he would come the next day.
C. He said that he will come the next day.
D. He said that he will come tomorrow.

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
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He said, 'I am not guilty, I tell you.'
A. He told that he was not guilty.
B. He said that he is not guilty.
C. He insisted that he was not guilty.
D. He insisted that he is not guilty.

Correct Answer: Option C


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A. She said that she would rather been a doctor.
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