Question

Which of the phrases 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 teacher asked the student for her political views, but she says that she preferred to hold aloof.

• A. Said to prefer
• B. Saying she preferred
• C. Say she is much preferred
• D. Said that she preferred
• E. No correction required

Answer 1

The correct option is D Said that she preferred

When the principal clause is in the past tense, the subordinate clause should also be in past tense.
Eg: She told me that she could easily do it.