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 we are playing football.

B. They said that they were playing football.

C. They said that we were playing football.

D. They said that they are playing football.

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

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

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He said, 'I used to play football every Sunday.'

A. He said that he had used to play football every Sunday.

B. He said that he was used to play football every Sunday.

C. He said that he used to played football every Sunday.

D. He said that he used to play football every Sunday.

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Used to' does not change.

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A. He asked if was I coming with him.

B. He said are you coming with me.

C. He asked if I was coming with him.

D. He asked if I am coming with him.

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Yes/No question: 'are you' to 'if I was'. 'Me' to 'him'.

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They said, 'We will have completed the work by then.'

A. They said that they will have completed the work by then.

B. They said that they completed the work by then.

C. They said that they would have completed the work by now.

D. They said that they would have completed the work by then.

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Will have' changes to 'would have'. 'By then' remains as is.

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