He said, 'What a beautiful morning it is!' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

He said, 'What a beautiful morning it is!'
A. He admired the beautiful morning.
B. He said what a beautiful morning it is.
C. He exclaimed with admiration that it was a beautiful morning.
D. He exclaimed that it is a beautiful morning.
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Exclamatory with 'What' -> exclaimed with admiration. 'Is' to 'was'.

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A. She said that she would take a cab if it rained.
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