The teacher said, 'Sit down.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The teacher said, 'Sit down.'
A. The teacher said sit down.
B. The teacher said to sit down.
C. The teacher ordered to be seated.
D. The teacher ordered to sit down.
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Imperative: ordered + to-infinitive. (No object needed as it's general).

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He said, 'I can help you with this project.'
A. He said that he can help you with that project.
B. He said that he could help me with that project.
C. He said that he could help you with this project.
D. He said that he can help me with this project.

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
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She said, 'Alas! I am ruined.'
A. She exclaimed with sorrow that she was ruined.
B. She exclaimed that she was ruined.
C. She exclaimed with sorrow that I am ruined.
D. She said alas I am ruined.

Correct Answer: Option A


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A. She said that she never ate such delicious food.
B. She said that she had never ate such delicious food.
C. She said that she has never eaten such delicious food.
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Correct Answer: Option D


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