He said, 'I have been living here for five years.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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He said, 'I have been living here for five years.'

A. He said that he had been living here for five years.

B. He said that he has been living there for five years.

C. He said that he had been living there for five years.

D. He said that he has been living here for five years.

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Present perfect continuous changes to past perfect continuous. 'Here' changes to 'there'.

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A. He said that he might have been late for the meeting.

B. He said that he could be late for the meeting.

C. He said that he might be late for the meeting.

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A. He said that he had been waiting for you.

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Correct Answer: Option D

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