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

She said, 'I can speak English.'
A. She said that I could speak English.
B. She said that she speaks English.
C. She said that she can speak English.
D. She said that she could speak English.
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
'Can' to 'could'.

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Question #1
She said, 'I have finished my homework.'
A. She said that she had finish her homework.
B. She said that she has finished her homework.
C. She said that she had finished her homework.
D. She said that she finished her homework.

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Present perfect to past perfect.

This question belongs to: English Direct Indirect Speech
Question #2
She said, 'I can't afford to buy a new car.'
A. She said that she can't afford to buy a new car.
B. She said that she couldn't afford to buy a new car.
C. She said that she hadn't been able to afford a new car.
D. She said that she couldn't afford buying a new car.

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Can't' to 'couldn't'.

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Question #3
He said, 'The thief has escaped.'
A. He said that the thief is escaped.
B. He said that the thief escaped.
C. He said that the thief had escaped.
D. He said that the thief has escaped.

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Present perfect ('has escaped') changes to past perfect ('had escaped').

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