Question : Select the most appropriate option to change the sentences from Direct Speech to Reported Speech.
The principal said, “Is Mr. Verma in his classroom?”
Option 1: The principal said that if Mr. Verma was in his classroom.
Option 2: The principal enquired if Mr. Verma was in his classroom.
Option 3: The principal enquired that if Mr. Verma was in his classroom.
Option 4: The principal asked if Mr. Verma had been in his classroom.
Correct Answer: The principal enquired if Mr. Verma was in his classroom.
Solution :
The correct answer is option 2.
The principal enquired if Mr. Verma was in his classroom.
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.
Direct Speech
Indirect Speech
Simple Present (Subject + V1 + Object)
Simple Past (Subject + V2 + Object)
His mother asked, “Who are you?”
“I am going shopping tonight,” Esha said.
The HR said, “Are you interested in the offer?”
She said, “Let us have coffee here.”
Rucha said, “The sale ended yesterday.”
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