She said, 'Why did you come late?' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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She said, 'Why did you come late?'

A. She asked why he came late.

B. She asked why he had come late.

C. She said why he had come late.

D. She asked why did he come late.

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Wh-question: 'did you come' to 'he had come' (simple past to past perfect).

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A. He said that he has made a terrible mistake.

B. He said that he made a terrible mistake.

C. He said that he had made a terrible mistake.

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Present perfect to past perfect.

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A. She said that she liked to go there.

B. She said that she will like to go there.

C. She said that she would like to go there.

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
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She said, 'I can't believe it's already over.'

A. She said that she couldn't believe it had already been over.

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Correct Answer: Option B

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