She said, 'I was singing.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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She said, 'I was singing.'

A. She said that she was singing.

B. She said that she had sung.

C. She said that she had been singing.

D. She said that she sang.

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Past continuous to past perfect continuous.

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He said, 'I wish I were a bird.'

A. He wished that he had been a bird.

B. He said that he wished he was a bird.

C. He wished that he were a bird.

D. He said that he were a bird.

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Subjunctive mood ('I wish I were') remains unchanged in indirect speech.

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She said, 'I must go to the bank.'

A. She said that she had to go to the bank.

B. She said that she must went to the bank.

C. She said that she had to went to the bank.

D. She said that she must go to the bank.

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Must' to 'had to'.

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He said, 'I don't think I can do it.'

A. He said that he didn't think he could do it.

B. He said that he didn't think he could done it.

C. He said that he doesn't think he can do it.

D. He said that he didn't think he can do it.

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Main clause backshifts, subordinate 'can' to 'could'.

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