English Grammar and Usage

'Nevertheless' is a conjunctive adverb that shows contrast - despite being hungry, he still listened. It's the only option that logically connects two contrasting ideas. 'Though' and 'despite' need different sentence structures, and 'because' shows cause, not contrast.

The phrase 'as if' triggers the subjunctive mood, so 'were' is correct even though 'he' is singular. This is a fixed grammatical rule for hypothetical or contrary-to-fact situations. 'Is' is indicative, 'was' is sometimes accepted informally, and 'have been' doesn't agree with the subject.

The word ‘made’ shows the action done by Krishna. So, it is a verb. A verb is a word that shows an action, state or event.

The word ‘is’ shows a state of being. It is one of the forms of the verb ‘be’. It is the verb in this sentence. It can be used either as a main verb or as a helping verb.

The word gave shows the action done by peter. So, it is a verb. A verb is a word that shows an action, state or event.

The word ‘passed’ shows Mary’s action. So, it is the verb of the sentence. A verb is a word that shows an action, state or event.

The ‘word’ celebrate’ shows the action done by the people. So, it is a verb. A verb is a word that shows an action, state or event.

The word ‘decided’ shows the action of Tom. So, it is the verb of the sentence. A verb is a word that shows an action, state or event.

The word ‘resides’ shows the action of devil. So, it is the verb in the sentence. A verb is a word that shows an action, state or event.

The word ‘was’ shows a state of being. Hence, it is the verb here. It is the past form of the verb ‘be’. It can be used either as a main verb or as a helping verb. A verb is a word that shows an action, state or event.

The word ‘was’ shows a state of being. Hence, it is the verb here. It is the past form of the verb ‘be’. It can be used either as a main verb or as a helping verb. A verb is a word that shows an action, state or event.

The word stands shows the state of being of India and, therefore, it is the verb of the sentence. A verb is a word that shows an action, state or event.

(A): 'when'

(B): 'as long as'

In assertive sentences like this, 'said' remains unchanged and is followed by 'that'. If the Reported verb is in the past tense and the Reported speech is in the present, the reported speech (while change of narration) converts into the past. Subject 'I' become 'She'. Hence, option 1.