Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.
Mr. Sharma asked him if Maya had invited him for lunch.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1. i.e. Did Maya invite you for lunch?" asked Mr. Sharma.
To change an indirect sentence to a direct sentence, the following rules are usually followed:
- Remove the conjunction 'if' or 'whether'.
- Change the order of the subject and the verb.
- Use inverted commas at the beginning and end of the sentence.
Using these rules, the indirect sentence "Mr. Sharma asked him if Maya had invited him for lunch" can be changed to the direct sentence:
"Did Maya invite you for lunch?" asked Mr. Sharma.
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