Choose the correct indirect (reported) speech for: She said, “I have to leave now.”

Explanation

The semi-modal ‘have to,’ expressing obligation, backshifts to ‘had to’ when the reporting verb is in the past tense, following the same pattern as other modal-like expressions. The time word ‘now’ also changes to ‘then,’ since it no longer refers to the actual moment of speaking once the statement is being reported later. Explore more English MCQs on mcqstutor to keep practicing.