Question

    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 said to the doctor, "How soon will I be able to walk

    again?"
    A He asks the doctor how soon would I be able to walk again. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B He asked the doctor how soon would he be able to walk again. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C He is asking the doctor how soon would I be able to walk again. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D He asks the doctor how soon will he be able to walk again. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    In reported speech, ‘will’ changes to ‘would’ and ‘I’ changes to ‘he’. So, option 2 is correct.

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