In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
He asks which chair he is to sit on.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. "Which chair am I to sit on?" asks he.
- For changing direct/indirect speech into indirect/direct speech certain grammatical rules are followed:-
- As the reported speech is in the present tense in indirect speech it means "reporting verb" should be in the present tense.
- Only the chosen option has a reporting verb is in the present tense.
As the chosen option follows all the given rules it will be correct.