She said, 'I wish I were rich.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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She said, 'I wish I were rich.'

A. She wished that she was rich.

B. She said that she wished she was rich.

C. She said that she were rich.

D. She wished that she were rich.

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Subjunctive mood (wish + were) remains unchanged.

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