He said, 'I was reading a book when you called.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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He said, 'I was reading a book when you called.'

A. He said that he had been reading a book when I called.

B. He said that he read a book when I called.

C. He said that he was reading a book when I called.

D. He said that he had been reading a book when you called.

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

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

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Correct Answer: Option D

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