He said, 'I would rather you didn't ask.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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He said, 'I would rather you didn't ask.'

A. He said that he would rather I didn't ask.

B. He said that he would rather I hadn't asked.

C. He said that he would rather you didn't ask.

D. He said that he would rather I don't ask.

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

'Would rather' + past subjunctive remains. 'You' to 'I'.

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Correct Answer: Option D

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Universal truth remains unchanged.

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