She said, 'I have no money to spare.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

She said, 'I have no money to spare.'
A. She said that she has no money to spare.
B. She said that she had no money to spares.
C. She said that she had no money to spare.
D. She said that she has no money to spares.
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Present 'have' to past 'had'.

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