He said, 'Let me explain the situation.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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He said, 'Let me explain the situation.'

A. He offered to explain the situation.

B. He requested to explain the situation.

C. He said let me explain the situation.

D. He suggested that he explain the situation.

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

When 'Let me' offers to do something, it is reported as 'offered + to-infinitive'.

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He said, 'I will never do that again.'

A. He said that he would never do that again.

B. He promised never to do that again.

C. He said that he will never do that again.

D. He said that he would never do this again.

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Will' to 'would'. 'That' remains.

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A. He said that he waited for me.

B. He said that he had been waiting for me.

C. He said that he had been waiting for you.

D. He said that he has been waiting for me.

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Present perfect continuous to past perfect continuous. 'You' to 'me'.

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A. He said that he looked for his keys.

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Present continuous to past continuous.

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