She said, 'I can sing.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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She said, 'I can sing.'

A. She said that she can sing.

B. She said that I could sing.

C. She said that she could sing.

D. She said that she sings.

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

'Can' to 'could'.

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He said, 'I don't think I can make it today.'

A. He said that he didn't think he could make it today.

B. He said that he didn't think he could make it that day.

C. He said that he didn't think he can make it today.

D. He said that he doesn't think he can make it today.

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Main clause backshifts, subordinate 'can' to 'could', 'today' to 'that day'.

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The principal said, 'The school will remain closed.'

A. The principal said that the school will remain closed.

B. The principal announced that the school remains closed.

C. The principal said that the school would remain closed.

D. The principal announced that the school would remain closed.

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Will' to 'would'. Reporting verb changed to 'announced' for better meaning.

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They said, 'We are enjoying our vacation.'

A. They said that they are enjoying their vacation.

B. They said that we were enjoying our vacation.

C. They said that they were enjoying our vacation.

D. They said that they were enjoying their vacation.

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Present continuous to past continuous. Pronoun 'we' to 'they', 'our' to 'their'.

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