Mr Ravi told Mr Mehta that he had to go to the town that day ........

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Mr. Ravi told Mr. Mehta that he had to go to the town that day.

Mr. Ravi said,“I have to go to the town today.”

Mr. Ravi said,“Mr. Mehta I have to go to the town that day.”

Mr. Ravi said,“Mr. Mehta, I have to go to the town today.”

Mr. Ravi said,“Mr. Mehta I will have to go to the town today.”

Explanation:

- Option 1: Mr. Ravi mentions to an unspecified person: "I have to go to the town today." It doesn't include any reference to Mr. Mehta, hence it's irrelevant.

- Option 2: Mr. Ravi says: "Mr. Mehta I have to go to the town that day." This sentence doesn't align with Mr. Ravi saying "today".

- Option 3: Mr. Ravi speaks directly to Mr. Mehta: "Mr. Mehta, I have to go to the town today." This fits perfectly with the scenario described.

- Option 4: Mr. Ravi mentions: "Mr. Mehta I will have to go to the town today." Using "will" suggests future tense, which may not fit with the immediacy described.

Correct Answer: Option 3 - Mr. Ravi said, “Mr. Mehta, I have to go to the town today.”