I knew that he ___ a doctor. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

I knew that he ___ a doctor.
A. is
B. will be
C. was
D. has been
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Sequence of tenses: main clause past, subordinate clause past.

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A. has been living
B. lived
C. is living
D. lives

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
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A. wanted
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C. want
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Correct Answer: Option A


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A. play
B. played
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Correct Answer: Option C


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