Multiple choice

Directions: In 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.

The girl asked her father if he would write a letter.

  1. The girl said to her father, ”Will you write a letter?”

  2. The girl said to her father, “You will write a letter.”

  3. The girl said to her father, “Can you write a letter?”

  4. The girl said to her father, ”Will he write a letter?”
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Explanation

Explanation for option 1 : This is correct as per the rules of direct/indirect speech. Explanation for option 2 : 'Reported speech' will be in interrogative form. Explanation for option 3 : Can changes into could in indirect speech. Hence, this is not valid. Explanation for option 4 : 'You' will come in place of 'he'.

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