He said, 'I don't think it's a good idea.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

He said, 'I don't think it's a good idea.'
A. He said that he didn't think it was a good idea.
B. He said that he hadn't thought it was a good idea.
C. He said that he didn't think it is a good idea.
D. He said that he doesn't think it's a good idea.
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Main clause backshifts, subordinate also backshifts.

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She said, 'I don't like it.'
A. She said that she hadn't liked it.
B. She said that she didn't like it.
C. She said that she doesn't like it.
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Correct Answer: Option B


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A. She said that that was the best book she had ever read.
B. She said that that is the best book she had ever read.
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D. She said that this is the best book I have ever read.

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A. She said that she may not attend the function.
B. She said that she might not have attended the function.
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