He said, 'I would rather you kept quiet.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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He said, 'I would rather you kept quiet.'

A. He said that he would rather I had kept quiet.

B. He said that he would rather I keep quiet.

C. He said that he would rather you kept quiet.

D. He said that he would rather I kept quiet.

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

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

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A. He asked if I can drive a car.

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C. He asked if I could drive a car.

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A. She said that she must leave now.

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