He said, 'I was running.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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He said, 'I was running.'

A. He said that he had run.

B. He said that he was running.

C. He said that he ran.

D. He said that he had been running.

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Past continuous to past perfect continuous.

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She said, 'I have never eaten such delicious food.'

A. She said that she had never ate such delicious food.

B. She said that she never ate such delicious food.

C. She said that she has never eaten such delicious food.

D. She said that she had never eaten such delicious food.

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Present perfect to past perfect.

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She said, 'I will be back soon.'

A. She said that she would be back soon.

B. She said that she will be back soon.

C. She said that she would be back soonly.

D. She said that she was back soon.

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Will be' to 'would be'.

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He said, 'I will call you as soon as I arrive.'

A. He said that he will call me as soon as he arrives.

B. He said that he would call me as soon as he arrived.

C. He said that he would call me as soon as he arrives.

D. He said that he would call you as soon as he arrived.

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Will' changes to 'would'. 'You' changes to 'me'. 'I arrive' changes to 'he arrived' (as soon as clause also changes).

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