Choose the correct direct speech form of the following sentence.
The interviewer asked me if I could drive a car.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct direct speech form of the sentence "The interviewer asked me if I could drive a car" is:
The interviewer said, "Can you drive a car?"
To convert an indirect question back into direct speech, follow these steps:
Tense Change: In indirect speech, the modal verb "could" is the past form of "can." When converting back to direct speech, "could" reverts to its present form, "can."
Pronoun Change: The indirect pronoun "I" refers to the person being asked. In direct speech, the interviewer would address that person as "you."
Structure: The word "if" indicates that the original question was a "yes/no" question. In direct speech, this is structured by placing the modal verb ("Can") at the beginning of the sentence.
Punctuation: Direct speech must be enclosed in quotation marks and end with a question mark to reflect the interrogative nature of the original statement.