Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank(s) with correct tense of the verb from the options given below:

He said he _____ in Ireland.

  1. is living

  2. was living

  3. were living

  4. can live

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B Correct answer
Explanation

In reported speech, present tense often shifts to past tense. The original direct speech was 'I am living in Ireland,' which becomes 'he was living' in reported speech. Past continuous 'was living' correctly shows an ongoing past action.

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