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

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He said, 'I would rather you didn't tell anyone.'

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

B. He said that he would rather you didn't tell anyone.

C. He said that he would rather I hadn't told anyone.

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

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

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

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A. She said that she was sleeping when I called.

B. She said that she had been sleeping when you called.

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