He said, 'I would rather not discuss it now.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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He said, 'I would rather not discuss it now.'

A. He said that he would rather not discuss it then.

B. He said that he had rather not discuss it then.

C. He said that he rather not discuss it then.

D. He said that he would rather not discuss it now.

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

'Would rather' remains. 'Now' to 'then'.

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A. She said that she can't afford to lose this job.

B. She said that she couldn't afford losing that job.

C. She said that she couldn't afford to lose that job.

D. She said that she couldn't afford to lose this job.

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Can't' to 'couldn't'. 'This' to 'that'.

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A. She said that she would not rest until she finished that.

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D. She said that she would not rest until she finishes that.

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Explanation:
'Will not' to 'would not'. 'I finish' to 'she finished' (time clause backshifts).

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