Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the option that converts the given statement into indirect speech.

"Has it been raining all night?", Grandma said to Sunil.

  1. Grandma asked Sunil if it had been raining all night.

  2. Grandma asked Sunil if it was raining all night.

  3. Grandma asked Sunil if it has raining all night.

  4. Grandma asked Sunil if has been raining all night.

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A Correct answer
Explanation

When converting a present perfect continuous question to indirect speech, the tense shifts to past perfect continuous ('had been raining').