She said, 'I must catch the early train.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

She said, 'I must catch the early train.'
A. She said that she must catch the early train.
B. She said that she had to catch the early train.
C. She said that she had to caught the early train.
D. She said that she must caught the early train.
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
'Must' to 'had to'.

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