She said, 'I might not be able to make it.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation
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Question #1
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She said, 'I am sorry I broke your vase.'
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Better to use 'apologized for having broken' or 'apologized for breaking'. Option C is correct because 'having broken' is appropriate. Option A also works but C is more precise with past perfect. Usually, 'apologized for + gerund' is common.
Better to use 'apologized for having broken' or 'apologized for breaking'. Option C is correct because 'having broken' is appropriate. Option A also works but C is more precise with past perfect. Usually, 'apologized for + gerund' is common.
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He said, 'I will have finished by then.'
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
'Will have' to 'would have'.
'Will have' to 'would have'.
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Question #3
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She said, 'I will call you as soon as I land.'
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
'Will' to 'would'. 'You' to 'me'. Time clause backshifts.
'Will' to 'would'. 'You' to 'me'. Time clause backshifts.
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