She said, 'I am sure he will succeed.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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She said, 'I am sure he will succeed.'

A. She said that she was sure he will succeed.

B. She said that she was sure he would succeed.

C. She said that she is sure he will succeed.

D. She said that she was sure he would have succeeded.

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKExamLibrary)

Main clause backshifts, subordinate 'will' to 'would'.

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