Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.
The maid asked me if she could get me a glass of juice.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct ansewer is option 3 i.e. The maid said to me, “Can I get you a glass of juice?”
- The original sentence is a question asking for permission, so it should be converted to a direct question format.
-
The indirect speech uses "could" which is equivalent to "may" in the direct question to ask for permission.
-
"She" (the maid) becomes "I" in the direct speech as the maid is speaking directly.
-
"Me" (the speaker) remains "you".
-
“May I get you a glass of juice?” reflects the maid's request directly.
Thus, the direct speech form is: The maid said, “May I get you a glass of juice?”