He said, 'I used to play cricket in my youth.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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He said, 'I used to play cricket in my youth.'

A. He said that he had used to play cricket in his youth.

B. He said that he used to play cricket in his youth.

C. He said that he used to play cricket in my youth.

D. He said that he had played cricket in his youth.

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

'Used to' does not change form in indirect speech.

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He said, 'I have already eaten lunch.'

A. He said that he had already eaten lunch.

B. He said that he had already ate lunch.

C. He said that he already ate lunch.

D. He said that he has already eaten lunch.

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Present perfect to past perfect.

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Question #2

She said, 'I would rather you didn't say that.'

A. She said that she would rather I didn't say that.

B. She said that she would rather you didn't say that.

C. She said that she would rather I hadn't said that.

D. She said that she would rather I don't say that.

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Would rather' + past subjunctive remains. 'You' to 'I'.

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Question #3

She said, 'I have been waiting for an hour.'

A. She said that she has been waiting for an hour.

B. She said that she had waited for an hour.

C. She said that she waited for an hour.

D. She said that she had been waiting for an hour.

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Present perfect continuous to past perfect continuous.

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