A sentence is provided in direct speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding indirect speech.
"Might I suggest a revision to clause three?" the lawyer inquired politely.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Correct Answer
The lawyer politely inquired if he might suggest a revision to clause three.
Explanation
When converting an interrogative sentence (a question) starting with a modal verb like "Might" into indirect speech, the reporting verb "said/inquired" is followed by "if" or "whether". The question format is changed into an assertive sentence structure (Subject + Verb), meaning the pronoun "I" changes to "he" and comes before the modal verb "might". The adverb "politely" is kept to preserve the tone of the original sentence.
Key Points
Direct Speech: "Might I suggest..."
Indirect Speech: ...if he might suggest...
Rule: Interrogative sentences that can be answered with a yes/no use if/whether in indirect speech, and the word order becomes assertive.