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 said why he had come late.

B. She asked why he had come late.

C. She asked why did he come late.

D. She asked why he came 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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Question #1

He said, 'I might be a bit late.'

A. He said that he might have been a bit late.

B. He said that he might be a bit late.

C. He said that he may be a bit late.

D. He said that he could be a bit late.

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Might' remains.

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Question #2

He said, 'I would rather not talk about it.'

A. He said that he would rather not talk about it.

B. He said that he had rather not talk about it.

C. He said that he would rather not talked about it.

D. He said that he rather not talk about it.

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Would rather' remains.

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Question #3

She said, 'I might be able to come.'

A. She said that she may be able to come.

B. She said that she might have been able to come.

C. She said that she might be able to come.

D. She said that she could be able to come.

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Might' remains.

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