He said, 'I must finish this. (Indirect)
- He told he must finish
- He said he must finish that
- He said he had to finish that
- None of these
Explanation
Direct: I must finish this.
Indirect rules:
- must → had to (past reporting verb)
- this → that (change of time/point of reference)
Reporting verb “said” remains unchanged in meaning but tense shifts apply.
Last verified on 14-05-2026
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