Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the highlighted segment in the given sentence.
I told Pooja that she could have use my car to get around while she is in my hometown.

Correct option is B

The correct substitution of the highlighted words is (b) that she can use my car to get around.
Explanation:
The highlighted phrase “could have use” is grammatically incorrect. The correct form of the verb after a modal like "could have" is the past participle. So it should be “ could have used,” not “could have use.”
However, using "could have used" would indicate a past unreal situation — something that did not actually happen. But the sentence context is about something that is currently possible while she is in the speaker’s hometown (present situation), as shown by “ while she is in my hometown.”
Hence, the appropriate verb tense must match the present ongoing timeframe, and “can use” (present simple tense) fits best.
Grammatical Rule Applied:
When we report a speech that refers to a general truth or ongoing situation, we do not always change the tense in reported speech, especially if the situation is still valid.
So, even though “told” is past tense, the clause “she can use” remains in present simple because it reflects a current, still-valid permission.
Idiomatic Usage:
· “Get around” means to travel from place to place, especially within a city or area.
· (Hindi: इधर-उधर घूमना / यात्रा करना)
· This fits well in the context of using a car while visiting a place.