He told me that he ___ the book. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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He told me that he ___ the book.

A. had read

B. has read

C. was reading

D. read

Answer: Option A

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Past action before telling → Past Perfect.

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They ___ since 8 a.m. and now they are tired.

A. worked

B. work

C. have been working

D. are working

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Action started in past and has just stopped with present result → Present Perfect Continuous.

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The police ___ after the thief at this moment.

A. are running

B. ran

C. run

D. runs

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'at this moment' → Present Continuous; 'police' is plural here.

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She said that she ___ a doctor.

A. is

B. was

C. has been

D. will be

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Reported speech: present → past.

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