She said, 'I have been reading this book.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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She said, 'I have been reading this book.'

A. She said that she had been reading that book.

B. She said that she has been reading this book.

C. She said that she had been reading this book.

D. She said that she read that book.

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

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

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A. She said to children don't make a noise.

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Correct Answer: Option B

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A. He said that he had to finish this.

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