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.
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.
