Question

Which of the phrase given below the sentence should replace the word/phrase given in underline in the sentence to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is given and no correction is required, select 'No correction required' as the answer.
The Minister said that he is proud of the people of his constituency.

• A. he should be proud of
• B. he was proud of
• C. he had pride for
• D. it is he to be proud of
• E. No correction required

Answer 1

The correct option is B he was proud of

The main clause is in past tense. So, we should use a helping verb 'was'. So, (b) is suitable usage.
E.g. The mother said that she was proud of her daughter.