They said, 'We are playing football.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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They said, 'We are playing football.'

A. They said that they are playing football.

B. They said that they were playing football.

C. They said that we were playing football.

D. They said that we are playing football.

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Present continuous to past continuous. 'We' to 'they'.

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Correct Answer: Option C

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Correct Answer: Option B

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