Question

The doctor _______ (say) that Tom _______ (be) too sick to go to work and
that
he_______ (need) to stay at home for a couple of days.​

Answer 1

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⏩The doctor said that Tom was too sick to go to work and that he needed to stay at home for a couple of days.

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Answer 2

Answer:

The doctor said that Tom was too sick to go to work and that he needed to stay at home for a couple of days

Explanation:

This sentence was an indirect sentence because a 3rd person was conveying the doctor's message. Another hint is the repetition of 'that'. Hence it had to be in simple past form as it was an indirect sentence so all the verbs are converted into simple past form.

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