Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate form of the verb.

He said that he _______ from fever for three days.

  1. had been suffering

  2. was suffering

  3. suffered

  4. is suffering

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A Correct answer
Explanation

 The fever must have happened before 'he said'. 'For three days' indicates completion as well as continuation. So, 'had been suffering'