He said, 'I was just leaving when you called.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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He said, 'I was just leaving when you called.'

A. He said that he just left when I called.

B. He said that he had just left when I called.

C. He said that he was just leaving when I called.

D. He said that he had been just leaving when I called.

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Past continuous to past perfect continuous. 'You' to 'I'.

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A. He said that he can't wait to see you.

B. He said that he couldn't wait to see you.

C. He said that he can't wait to see me.

D. He said that he couldn't wait to see me.

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Correct Answer: Option D

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

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A. She said that she had rather stay at home.

B. She said that she would rather stayed at home.

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D. She said that she would rather to stay at home.

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A. She said what a beautiful dress.

B. She exclaimed that dress is beautiful.

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Correct Answer: Option C

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