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JAMB Use of English 1980 Question 61

Question 61

Direct and Indirect Speech

Complete the sentence with the correct option: He reported to his manager that he ________ overseas

  1. A.had never been
  2. B.never was
  3. C.has never been
  4. D.is never
  5. E.will never be
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (had never been)

Explanation

In reported speech after the past 'reported', the present perfect 'has never been' moves back to the past perfect 'had never been'.