She said, 'I would rather we had stayed home.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

She said, 'I would rather we had stayed home.'
A. She said that she would rather we stayed home.
B. She said that she would rather we had stayed home.
C. She said that she would rather they had stayed home.
D. She said that she would rather they stayed home.
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Would rather + past perfect (regret) remains. 'We' to 'they'.

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A. He said that he couldn't believe I am leaving.
B. He said that he can't believe you are leaving.
C. He said that he couldn't believe I was leaving.
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Correct Answer: Option C


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