He said, 'I am studying.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

He said, 'I am studying.'
A. He said that he studied.
B. He said that he is studying.
C. He said that I am studying.
D. He said that he was studying.
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Present continuous to past continuous.

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Question #1
He said, 'I have been waiting for this opportunity.'
A. He said that he had been waiting for this opportunity.
B. He said that he waited for that opportunity.
C. He said that he had been waiting for that opportunity.
D. He said that he has been waiting for this opportunity.

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Present perfect continuous to past perfect continuous. 'This' to 'that'.

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Question #2
He said, 'I can't promise anything.'
A. He said that he couldn't promise anything.
B. He said that he can't promise anything.
C. He said that he couldn't promised anything.
D. He said that he can't promised anything.

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Can't' to 'couldn't'.

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Question #3
He said, 'I would rather you were here.'
A. He said that he would rather I had been there.
B. He said that he would rather you were there.
C. He said that he would rather I were there.
D. He said that he would rather I was there.

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Would rather' + past subjunctive (were) remains. 'You' to 'I', 'here' to 'there'.

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