I would rather you ________ the truth. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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I would rather you ________ the truth.

A. to tell

B. telling

C. told

D. tell

Answer: Option C

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After 'would rather', past simple is used for a present/future preference about another person.

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I ________ to my friend about the incident.

A. lied

B. lay

C. laid

D. told

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Better: 'told my friend' (no direct object). 'Lied to' would work but 'told' is more precise.

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The manager, along with his colleagues, ________ present at the meeting.

A. was

B. have been

C. are

D. were

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Correct Answer: Option A

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The deserter ________ by the military tribunal.

A. hanged

B. was hung

C. was hanged

D. hung

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Was hanged.

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