She says, "I studied hard so that_ get good marks."
Correct answer: A. May
- A. May
- B. Might
- C. Can
- D. Could
Explanation
The original sentence is in present tense reporting ("She says"). In indirect speech, "may" is used to express purpose in the present or future. So the sentence becomes: "She says that she studied hard so that she may get good marks."
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