A could have knitted b could knit c would knit d have knitted

E. Over the last decade the company's overheads has increased dramatically.

36. Opt the correct sentence according to the Reported speech.

She said, " You needn't pretend to be sorry, Ben."

A. She said that he needn't have pretended to be sorry.

B. She said that he needn't pretend to be sorry.

C. She said that he didn't need to pretend to be sorry.

D. She said that he needn't pretend to have been sorry.

E. She said that he needn't have pretended to have been sorry.

37. Which variant is incorrect according to the Possessive Case?

A. The committee's second meeting

B. The second meeting of the committee

C. The top of the page

D. That handsome boyfriend of Mary's

E. A pound worth of walnuts

38. Opt the correct variant.