The judge said, 'The accused is guilty.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The judge said, 'The accused is guilty.'

A. The judge said that the accused had been guilty.

B. The judge declared that the accused is guilty.

C. The judge declared that the accused was guilty.

D. The judge said that the accused is guilty.

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

'Said' can be changed to 'declared'. 'Is' to 'was'.

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