She said to him, 'Why did you not attend the meeting?' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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She said to him, 'Why did you not attend the meeting?'

A. She asked him why he did not attend the meeting.

B. She said to him why he had not attended the meeting.

C. She asked him why he had not attended the meeting.

D. She asked him why did he not attend the meeting.

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Wh-question: 'did you not attend' changes to 'he had not attended' (simple past to past perfect).

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Correct Answer: Option B

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