He said, 'I will not go there.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

He said, 'I will not go there.'
A. He said that he would not go there.
B. He said that he would not go here.
C. He said that he won't go there.
D. He said that he will not go there.
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
'Will not' to 'would not'. 'There' remains.

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