Question : Select the most appropriate option to change the sentences from Direct Speech to Reported Speech.
His mother asked, “Who are you?”
Option 1: His mother asked who he was.
Option 2: His mother asked me who he was.
Option 3: His mother asks me who he was.
Option 4: His mother asked who I was.
Correct Answer: His mother asked who I was.
Solution : The correct answer is option 4.
His mother asked who I was.
Explanation:
- When we convert a sentence from the direct to the indirect mode(especially for a sentence ending with a mark of interrogation). we reverse the subject-verb placement.
In direct sentences, we have the verb before the subject; while in indirect, the verb follows the subject.
The direct sentence is in the simple present tense in order to convert it into indirect we need to follow the below rules.
Simple Present (Subject + V1 + Object)
Simple Past (Subject + V2 + Object)
He said, “Bring a towel, please.”
The teacher said, “You are notorious!.”
The principal said, “Is Mr. Verma in his classroom?”
He said, “I have been a great employee.”
The HR said, “Are you interested in the offer?”
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