He said, 'The train is arriving.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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He said, 'The train is arriving.'
A. He said that the train was arriving.
B. He said that the train is arriving.
C. He said that the train has arrived.
D. He said that the train arrived.
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Present continuous changes to past continuous.
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Question #1
She said, 'I will be working on the project next month.'
A. She said that she will be working on the project the following month.
B. She said that she will be working on the project next month.
C. She said that she would be working on the project the following month.
D. She said that she would be working on the project next month.
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Will be' changes to 'would be'. 'Next month' changes to 'the following month'.
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Question #2
She said, 'I might be able to come.'
A. She said that she may be able to come.
B. She said that she could be able to come.
C. She said that she might be able to come.
D. She said that she might have been able to come.
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Might' remains.
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Question #3
He said, 'I have never stolen anything.'
A. He said that he had never stole anything.
B. He said that he had never stolen anything.
C. He said that he never stole anything.
D. He said that he has never stolen anything.
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Present perfect to past perfect.
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