The principal said, 'The school will remain closed.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The principal said, 'The school will remain closed.'

A. The principal said that the school will remain closed.

B. The principal said that the school would remain closed.

C. The principal announced that the school would remain closed.

D. The principal announced that the school remains closed.

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

'Will' to 'would'. Reporting verb changed to 'announced' for better meaning.

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He said, 'I wish I knew the answer.'

A. He wished that he knew the answer.

B. He wished that he had known the answer.

C. He said that he wished he knew the answer.

D. He said that he wished he had known the answer.

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Wish + past simple remains. Reporting verb can be changed to 'wished'.

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Question #2

She said, 'I can swim.'

A. She said that she swims.

B. She said that I could swim.

C. She said that she can swim.

D. She said that she could swim.

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Can' to 'could'.

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Question #3

She said, 'I wish I could fly like a bird.'

A. She wished that she can fly like a bird.

B. She said that she could fly like a bird.

C. She wished that she could fly like a bird.

D. She said that she wished she could fly like a bird.

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Reporting verb 'said' changes to 'wished' to reflect the meaning. 'Could' remains.

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