Fill in the blanks (1), (2) and (3): The teacher (1)_____ the students for their poor result. She said that they (2)_____ not worked hard and that they (3)_____ better next time.

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scolded / had / must do. Reported speech: past reference with 'had not worked' and modal 'must do'

Fill in the blanks (1), (2) and (3): The teacher (1)___ the students for their poor result. She said that they (2)_ not worked hard and that they (3)___ better next time.

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