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Source: Common narration-change pattern.
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Correct Answer: B: He said that he was busy.
Explanation: In indirect speech, when the reporting verb is in the past tense, the present tense usually changes into the past tense. “I am busy” becomes “he was busy.” The pronoun also changes from “I” to “he” according to the speaker. Direct and indirect speech questions are repeatedly tested in Pakistani English papers.
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- Complete the analogy: Seed : Plant :: Egg : ?
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- Complete the sentence: If he works hard, he ___ pass the exam.
- Choose the odd one out.
- Question: Choose the correct order to make a meaningful sentence: 1. in the library 2. quietly 3. the students 4. were studying