She said, 'I will be home by 6 PM.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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She said, 'I will be home by 6 PM.'

A. She said that she would be home by 6 PM.

B. She said that she would have been home by 6 PM.

C. She said that she will be home by 6 PM.

D. She said that she was home by 6 PM.

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

'Will be' changes to 'would be'. Time expression remains unchanged as it is a specific time.

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Correct Answer: Option D

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Correct Answer: Option C

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