She said, 'I would rather you told me the truth.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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She said, 'I would rather you told me the truth.'

A. She said that she would rather I had told her the truth.

B. She said that she would rather I tell her the truth.

C. She said that she would rather I told her the truth.

D. She said that she would rather you told me the truth.

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

'Would rather' + past subjunctive remains. 'You' to 'I', 'me' to 'her'.

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