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.
They told me, "Have you visited Delhi this winter?"
Option 1: They asked me if I had visited Delhi that winter.
Option 2: They asked me if I have visited Delhi this winter.
Option 3: They asked me if I visited Delhi that winter.
Option 4: They asked me if I visit Delhi this winter.
Correct Answer: They asked me if I had visited Delhi that winter.
Solution : The correct answer is option 1.
They asked me if I had visited Delhi that winter.
Explanation:
The given sentence can only have a yes or no response because it is an interrogative.
Therefore, "if/whether" can be used in an indirect manner.
Be aware that as direct speech becomes indirect, interrogative sentences become assertive.
As a result, 'had will' come right after subject 'l'. Additionally, "this" will become "that." As a result, choice A is the right response.
Direct Speech: They told me, "Have you visited Delhi this winter?"
Indirect Speech:They asked me if I had visited Delhi that winter.
