She said, 'I must have made a mistake.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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She said, 'I must have made a mistake.'

A. She said that she had made a mistake.

B. She said that she had to have made a mistake.

C. She said that she must have made a mistake.

D. She said that she must make a mistake.

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

'Must have' (deduction) remains.

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She said, 'Let me go.'

A. She requested to let her go.

B. She said let me go.

C. She requested that let her go.

D. She said to let her go.

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Imperative with 'Let me' -> requested + to-infinitive. 'Me' to 'her'.

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B. He said that the movie starts at 8 PM.

C. He said that the movie started at 8 PM.

D. He said that the movie would start at 8 PM.

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Correct Answer: Option B

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She said, 'I might have to cancel the appointment.'

A. She said that she may have to cancel the appointment.

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Correct Answer: Option C

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