He said, 'I have been working.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

He said, 'I have been working.'
A. He said that he had worked.
B. He said that he has been working.
C. He said that he worked.
D. He said that he had been working.
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Present perfect continuous to past perfect continuous.

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She said, 'I was sleeping when you called.'
A. She said that she had been sleeping when I called.
B. She said that she was sleeping when I called.
C. She said that she had been sleeping when you called.
D. She said that she slept when I called.

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
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She said, 'I must be careful not to make any mistakes.'
A. She said that she had to be careful not to make any mistakes.
B. She said that she must be careful not to made any mistakes.
C. She said that she must be careful not to make any mistakes.
D. She said that she had to be careful not to made any mistakes.

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
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He said, 'I must see the manager.'
A. He said that he must see the manager.
B. He said that he had to see the manager.
C. He said that he had to see manager.
D. He said that he must saw the manager.

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
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