Multiple choice

He said that he ______ in England for ten years.

  1. had, be

  2. has been

  3. had, been

  4. have, been

  5. is, been

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Reported speech about past time requires past perfect. 'He said' is past reporting verb, so the reported action shifts further back: 'He said that he had been in England for ten years.' Past perfect shows the action was completed before the speaking event.