The captain said, 'Hurrah! We have won the match.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The captain said, 'Hurrah! We have won the match.'

A. The captain said hurrah we won the match.

B. The captain exclaimed with joy that we have won the match.

C. The captain exclaimed with joy that they had won the match.

D. The captain exclaimed that they had won the match.

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Exclamatory sentence with 'Hurrah!' changes to 'exclaimed with joy'. 'We' changes to 'they'. Present perfect changes to past perfect.

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Correct Answer: Option B

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Explanation:
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