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UI Post-UTME Use of English 2014 (Model questions) Question 30

Question 30

Direct and Indirect Speech

Choose the option that best fills the gap or gaps: She explained that she ________ home early

  1. A.has to leave
  2. B.had to leave
  3. C.is leaving
  4. D.has left
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (had to leave)

Explanation

After the past 'explained', reported speech moves back in time: had to leave.