The boy said, 'I am sorry for my mistake.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The boy said, 'I am sorry for my mistake.'

A. The boy apologized for his mistake.

B. The boy apologized that he was sorry.

C. The boy said sorry for his mistake.

D. The boy said that he was sorry for my mistake.

Answer: Option A

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Reporting verb can be changed to 'apologized' to convey the meaning more accurately.

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A. She said that she would not tolerate that behavior.

B. She said that she will not tolerate that behavior.

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