Multiple choice

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

"Do you like chocolate or ice cream?", said the shopkeeper to Aruna.

  1. Shopkeeper asked Aruna if she likes chocolate or ice cream.

  2. The shopkeeper asked Aruna whether she liked chocolate or ice cream.

  3. Shopkeeper asked Aruna whether she like chocolate or ice cream.

  4. Shopkeeper asked Aruna that she liked chocolate or ice cream.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

 Since the reporting verb is in simple past tense, the simple present tense in the reported speech will take simple past.  Also, the question will be converted into an assertive statement by using 'asked'.

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