She said, 'I can't believe it!' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

She said, 'I can't believe it!'
A. She said that she can't believe it.
B. She exclaimed that she couldn't believe it.
C. She exclaimed with surprise that she couldn't believe it.
D. She said she couldn't believe it.
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Exclamation with surprise, so 'exclaimed with surprise' is appropriate. 'Can't' to 'couldn't'.

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