Ahmad said," I have a dental appointment this evening."
- A. Ahmad said that he have a dental appointment this evening.
- B. Ahmad said that he had a dental appointment this evening.
- C. Ahmad said that he has a dental appointment this evening.
- D. Ahmad said that he had a dental appointment that evening.Educational Resources
Explanation
With the past reporting verb “said,” “have” changes to “had,” and the time expression “this evening” changes to “that evening.” Option d includes both required changes.
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