Question : Select the correct direct narration of the given sentence.
I stepped forward and asked the storekeeper how much the mangoes cost.
Option 1: He stepped forward and said to the storekeeper, "How much does the mangoes cost?"
Option 2: I stepped forward and told to the storekeeper, "How much are the mangoes costing?"
Option 3: I stepped forward and said to the storekeeper, "How much do the mangoes cost?"
Option 4: I stepped forward and said to the storekeeper, "How much did the mangoes costed?"
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Correct Answer: I stepped forward and said to the storekeeper, "How much do the mangoes cost?"
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
When transforming a sentence from indirect to direct speech, it's essential to ensure that the pronouns and verb tenses are adjusted appropriately.
The steps of the conversion are as follows:
- The reporting verb "asked" is changed to "said".
- There would be no change in the pronoun because there is no change in the person.
- The statement is changed to the question in the direct speech.
- The simple past tense is changed to the simple present tense.
Therefore, the direct form would be: I stepped forward and said to the storekeeper, 'How much do the mangoes cost?'
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