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The backshift of the forms of infinitives with modal verbs

English Language & Usage Asked by user1425 on November 9, 2020

Must can be used in reported speech.

  1. I told him that he must stay home.

However, what happens if we use other forms of the infinitive?

  • What is Jack doing?
  • He must be watching TV.

2)I said that Jack must be watching TV.
or I said that Jack must have
been watching TV.

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