She said, 'I can't remember his name.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

She said, 'I can't remember his name.'
A. She said that she couldn't remembered his name.
B. She said that she can't remember his name.
C. She said that she can't remembered his name.
D. She said that she couldn't remember his name.
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
'Can't' to 'couldn't'.

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A. She asked him why did he not attend the meeting.
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Correct Answer: Option B


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