The teacher asked him to explain why had he been absent for such a long time.

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Tan Elaine

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The teacher asked him to explain why had he been absent for such a long time.

Should it be he had instead? Thanks.
 

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The teacher asked him to explain why had he been absent for such a long time.

Should it be he had instead? Thanks.

You are right. It should be "... to explain why he had been absent ..."
 
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