Multiple choice

Directions: Select the correct change of narration.

Raman said to her,” Am I reading a book?”

  1. Raman said to her that he is reading a book.

  2. Raman asked her if he was reading a book.

  3. Raman said to her if he was reading a book.

  4. Raman told her if he is reading a book.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Indirect speech never takes a question mark. If reported verb is in the past, reported speech (in indirect form) becomes past. Past of 'are' is 'was/were' (depending on situation). Hence, option 2.

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