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Q · Direct and Indirect SpeechModerate · 45s
Change into direct speech:He said that he had to finish that work then.
TopicDirect and Indirect Speech
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyModerate
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Had to → must; that → this; then → now.
Final Answer: Option A - He said, "I must finish this work now."