She said, 'I have been trying to call you all day.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

She said, 'I have been trying to call you all day.'
A. She said that she was trying to call me all day.
B. She said that she has been trying to call me all day.
C. She said that she had been trying to call me all day.
D. She said that she had been trying to call you all day.
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Present perfect continuous to past perfect continuous. 'You' to 'me'.

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A. She said that she had to get up early the next day.
B. She said that she had to get up early tomorrow.
C. She said that she must get up early tomorrow.
D. She said that she must get up early the next day.

Correct Answer: Option A


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