Multiple choice

Directions: In the given question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect form. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in direct/indirect form.

She said to Ali, “Is your mother at home?”

  1. She asked Ali that his mother was at home.

  2. She asked Ali if his mother was at home.

  3. She requested Ali that his mother was at home.

  4. She asked Ali whether his mother is at home.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The conjunction ‘that’ is not used between the main clause and the subordinate clause of the indirect speech sentence; instead ‘if' or 'whether’ is used for the ‘yes' or 'no’ questions.

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