Question

Подчеркните правильную форму сказуемого из данных в скобках.

1. He said that he (is staying / was staying) at the hotel “Moscow”.
2. They realized that they (lost / had lost) their way in the darkness.
3. He asked me where I (study / studied).
4. I thought that I (shall finish / should finish) my work at 10.
5. He said that he (works / worked) at the farm.
6. He says that he (worked / had worked) at the collective farm 2 years ago.
7. Michael said he (is / was) very busy.
8. My friend asked me who (is playing / was playing) the piano in the next room.
9. I said I (will come / would come) to the station to see him off.
10. I was sure that he (posted / had posted) the letter.

Answer 1

В выражениях "он сказал (знал, был...),что ...  во  второй  части  предложения "настоящее"  переходит  в  "прошлое",  а  "прошлое"  в  "  паст  перфект"
1  was  staying
2  had lost
3   studied
4 should finish
 5  worked
6 ha worked
7   was
8    was plaeing
9   would  come
10    had posted 
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