The doctor said, 'You must take this medicine regularly.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The doctor said, 'You must take this medicine regularly.'
A. The doctor said that I had to take this medicine regularly.
B. The doctor said that I had to take that medicine regularly.
C. The doctor said that you must take this medicine regularly.
D. The doctor said that I must take that medicine regularly.
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
'Must' changes to 'had to'. 'You' to 'I'. 'This' to 'that'.

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A. She said that she had buy a new car.
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