He said, 'I will have to work overtime tonight.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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He said, 'I will have to work overtime tonight.'

A. He said that he had to work overtime that night.

B. He said that he would have to work overtime tonight.

C. He said that he will have to work overtime tonight.

D. He said that he would have to work overtime that night.

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

'Will have to' to 'would have to'. 'Tonight' to 'that night'.

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