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"I had to answer" vs "He had to answer"

These two phrases are not directly comparable as they refer to different subjects ('I' and 'he'). 'I had to answer' is correct when talking about oneself being required to respond, while 'he had to answer' is correct when referring to someone else being required to respond.

Last Updated: March 19, 2024

I had to answer

This phrase is correct when referring to oneself being required to respond.

This phrase is used when talking about a personal experience where the speaker had the obligation to provide a response.

He had to answer

This phrase is correct when referring to someone else being required to respond.

This phrase is used when talking about a third person who was obligated to provide a response.

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