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 you didn't tell anyone.

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

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

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

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

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

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She said, 'I have been waiting for this moment.'

A. She said that she had been waiting for that moment.

B. She said that she waited for that moment.

C. She said that she had been waiting for this moment.

D. She said that she has been waiting for this moment.

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Present perfect continuous to past perfect continuous. 'This' to 'that'.

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A. He exclaimed that the building is very tall.

B. He exclaimed with wonder that the building was very tall.

C. He said how tall the building is.

D. He wondered at the tall building.

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
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She said, 'I must have made a mistake.'

A. She said that she had made a mistake.

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Must have' (deduction) remains.

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