He said, 'I would rather you didn't mention it.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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He said, 'I would rather you didn't mention it.'

A. He said that he would rather I don't mention it.

B. He said that he would rather you didn't mention it.

C. He said that he would rather I hadn't mentioned it.

D. He said that he would rather I didn't mention it.

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKExamLibrary)

'Would rather' + past subjunctive remains. 'You' to 'I'.

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