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

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He said, 'I have been studying English for five years.'

A. He said that he has been studying English for five years.

B. He said that he had been studying English for five years.

C. He said that he had studied English for five years.

D. He said that he studied English for five years.

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Present perfect continuous to past perfect continuous. 'For five years' remains unchanged.

This question belongs to: English Direct Indirect Speech

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Correct Answer: Option B

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