Multiple choice

Directions: Select the correct change of narration. Jim said to Mary, “Why are you so late?”

  1. Jim asked Mary why you were so late.

  2. Jim asked Mary that why she was so late.

  3. Jim told Mary why you were so late.

  4. Jim asked Mary why she was so late.

  5. Dummy

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

This type of question is reported by using 'ask' (or another verb like 'ask') + question word + clause. The clause contains the question, in normal word order and with the necessary tense change.