He said, 'I have to pay the bills today.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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He said, 'I have to pay the bills today.'

A. He said that he has to pay the bills today.

B. He said that he must pay the bills that day.

C. He said that he had to pay the bills that day.

D. He said that he had to pay the bills today.

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

'Have to' to 'had to'. 'Today' to 'that day'.

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