She said, 'I can't afford to buy a new car.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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She said, 'I can't afford to buy a new car.'

A. She said that she hadn't been able to afford a new car.

B. She said that she can't afford to buy a new car.

C. She said that she couldn't afford to buy a new car.

D. She said that she couldn't afford buying a new car.

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

'Can't' to 'couldn't'.

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He said, 'I used to play football every Sunday.'

A. He said that he was used to play football every Sunday.

B. He said that he had used to play football every Sunday.

C. He said that he used to played football every Sunday.

D. He said that he used to play football every Sunday.

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Used to' does not change.

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He said, 'I can do it.'

A. He said that he could do it.

B. He said that he can done it.

C. He said that he can do it.

D. He said that he could done it.

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Can' to 'could'.

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She said, 'I would rather you told me the truth.'

A. She said that she would rather I told her the truth.

B. She said that she would rather I tell her the truth.

C. She said that she would rather you told me the truth.

D. She said that she would rather I had told her the truth.

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Would rather' + past subjunctive remains. 'You' to 'I', 'me' to 'her'.

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