He said, 'I have to finish this by Friday.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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He said, 'I have to finish this by Friday.'

A. He said that he had to finish that by Friday.

B. He said that he must finish that by Friday.

C. He said that he had to finish this by Friday.

D. He said that he has to finish this by Friday.

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKExamLibrary)

'Have to' changes to 'had to'. 'This' changes to 'that'. 'Friday' remains unchanged as it's a fixed day.

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