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Question : In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.


Father told his daughter, "Why are you leaving the class early today?"
 

Option 1:  Father asked his daughter why was she leaving the class early that day.
 

Option 2:  Father asked his daughter why she was leaving the class early today.

Option 3: Father said his daughter why she was leaving the class early that day.

Option 4: Father asked his daughter why she was leaving the class early that day.


Team Careers360 9th Jan, 2024
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Correct Answer: Father asked his daughter why she was leaving the class early that day.


Solution : The correct answer is option 4.

Father asked his daughter why she was leaving the class early that day.

Explanation:

The given sentence cannot be answered with a simple "yes" or "no."

When speech is converted, interrogative sentences become assertive.

As a result, the auxiliary "was" would immediately follow the subject "she." In reporting speech, the second person "you" changes depending on the object "his daughter"

As a result, in indirect speech, "you" becomes "she." So, option 4 is the right answer.

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