Multiple choice

Directions: In the 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 direct/indirect speech.

Kamal said to Richa, “Where does she live?”

  1. Kamal told Richa where she lived.

  2. Kamal asked Richa where she lived.

  3. Kamal said to Richa where she lived.

  4. Kamal asked Richa where she lived?
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B Correct answer
Explanation

This is correct as ”said to” is changed into ”asked“ and interrogative form has changed into simple statement and ”simple present" is changed into “simple past” as per the rules of direct/indirect speech.

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