He said, 'I will call you when I arrive at the airport.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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He said, 'I will call you when I arrive at the airport.'

A. He said that he would call me when he arrived at the airport.

B. He said that he would call me when he arrives at the airport.

C. He said that he would call me when he will arrive at the airport.

D. He said that he will call me when he arrives at the airport.

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKExamLibrary)

'Will' to 'would'. 'You' to 'me'. Time clause backshifts.

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