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The boss said to his secretary, "Did you discuss this matter with the manager?"

A. The boss asked his secretary whether he discussed that matter with the manager.

B. The boss asked his secretary if you have discussed that matter with the manager.

C. The boss asked his secretary if he had discussed that matter with the manager.

D. The boss asked his secretary if he has discussed that matter with the manager.

Answer: Option C

The boss asked his secretary if he had discussed that matter with the manager.

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