Choosing the most appropriate answer from the given list, convert the following sentence in Indirect speech to Direct speech.
I asked Sara whether Bill had given her that ring.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) - "Did Bill give you that ring?", I asked Sara.
To convert from Indirect Speech to Direct Speech, follow these rules:
- Tense: Since the reported speech is in past perfect (had given), it changes to simple past (did give) in direct speech.
- Question Formation: Use the correct interrogative structure ("Did Bill give...").
- Pronouns: Adjust the pronouns appropriately. Her becomes you because the speaker is addressing Sara.
"Did Bill give you that ring?", I asked Sara.
- "Did Bill willing to give that ring?, "I asked Sara.: Incorrect grammar ("Did Bill willing" is not valid).
- "Can Bill give you a ring?", I asked Sara.: Incorrect, as it changes the tense and meaning to a possibility in the present or future.
- "Should Bill give you rings?", I asked Sara.: Incorrect, as it changes the meaning to a suggestion.