She said to her brother, 'Why don't you study hard?' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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She said to her brother, 'Why don't you study hard?'

A. She suggested her brother study hard.

B. She asked her brother why he didn't study hard.

C. She asked her brother why didn't he study hard.

D. She asked her brother why he doesn't study hard.

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Wh-question: 'Why don't you' to 'why he didn't'.

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A. He said that he will come the next day.

B. He said that he will come tomorrow.

C. He said that he would come tomorrow.

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Correct Answer: Option D

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A. She said that she will call me when she arrives.

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Correct Answer: Option C

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