He said, 'I will call you when I get back.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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He said, 'I will call you when I get back.'

A. He said that he would call me when he will get back.

B. He said that he would call me when he gets back.

C. He said that he would call me when he got back.

D. He said that he will call me when he gets back.

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKExamLibrary)

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

This question belongs to: English Direct Indirect Speech

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A. She said that she would be unable to come.

B. She said that she was not able to come.

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D. She said that she would not be able to come.

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B. He said let me explain the situation.

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A. He said that he has been waiting for me.

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