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

He said, 'I would rather you didn't come.'
A. He said that he would rather I don't come.
B. He said that he would rather I hadn't come.
C. He said that he would rather you didn't come.
D. He said that he would rather I didn't come.
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
'Would rather' + past subjunctive. 'You' to 'I'.

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Question #1
She said, 'I am interested in learning French.'
A. She said that she had been interested in learning French.
B. She said that she was interested in learning French.
C. She said that she is interested in learning French.
D. She said that she interested in learning French.

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Present to past.

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Question #2
He said, 'I will not do it.'
A. He said that he will not do it.
B. He said that he would not done it.
C. He said that he would not do it.
D. He said that he won't do it.

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Will not' to 'would not'.

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Question #3
He said to her, 'Do you know the answer?'
A. He asked her did she know the answer.
B. He asked her if she knew the answer.
C. He said to her do you know the answer.
D. He asked her if she knows the answer.

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Yes/No question: 'do you know' to 'she knew'.

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