She said, 'I can't find my keys anywhere.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

She said, 'I can't find my keys anywhere.'
A. She said that she couldn't find my keys anywhere.
B. She said that she can't find her keys anywhere.
C. She said that she couldn't find her keys anywhere.
D. She said that she hadn't been able to find her keys anywhere.
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
'Can't' to 'couldn't'. 'My' to 'her'.

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She said, 'I must see the doctor.'
A. She said that she had to saw the doctor.
B. She said that she must saw the doctor.
C. She said that she had to see the doctor.
D. She said that she must see the doctor.

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Must' to 'had to'.

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She said, 'I am going to quit my job.'
A. She said that she would quit her job.
B. She said that she is going to quit her job.
C. She said that she was going to quit her job.
D. She said that she will quit her job.

Correct Answer: Option C


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A. He said that he would rather I didn't tell anyone.
B. He said that he would rather I don't tell anyone.
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D. He said that he would rather you didn't tell anyone.

Correct Answer: Option A


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