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BECE English Language 2022 Objective — Question 55

Question 55 of 120 from the Basic Education Certificate Examination (Junior WAEC) (BECE) English Language 2022 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Direct speech: "I have washed the dishes," said the girl. Indirect speech: The girl said that she ________ the dishes.

  • A. had washedCorrect
  • B. has washed
  • C. is washing
  • D. will wash
  • E. would wash

Explanation

In reported speech the present perfect "have washed" becomes the past perfect "had washed".

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