He said, 'I would rather die.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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He said, 'I would rather die.'

A. He said that he had rather die.

B. He said that he rather die.

C. He said that he would rather died.

D. He said that he would rather die.

Answer: Option D

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'Would rather' remains unchanged.

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A. He said that he felt unwell lately.

B. He said that he has been feeling unwell lately.

C. He said that he had felt unwell lately.

D. He said that he had been feeling unwell lately.

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A. She said that she was not going to tolerate this.

B. She said that she was not going to tolerate that.

C. She said that she is not going to tolerate this.

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A. He said that he had been playing tennis since he was a child.

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