He said, 'I was writing a letter.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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He said, 'I was writing a letter.'

A. He said that he wrote a letter.

B. He said that he had been writing a letter.

C. He said that he had written a letter.

D. He said that he was writing a letter.

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Past continuous to past perfect continuous.

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A. She said that she had no money to spares.

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Correct Answer: Option D

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Correct Answer: Option D

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A. He said that he didn't think he will come.

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Correct Answer: Option D

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