Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
The visitor enquired, "When is the next train?"
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct indirect form of the given sentence is: OPTION 2
The visitor enquired when the next train was.
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Maintaining tense consistency: In indirect speech, the tense often shifts back. The direct question "When is the next train?" changes to "when the next train was" in indirect speech.
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Proper grammar and structure: The indirect form correctly incorporates the question into the sentence without using a question format (no question mark needed).
Thus, the best choice is: The visitor enquired when the next train was.
OTHER OPTIONS
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"The visitor enquired about the next train": This is vague and omits the "when" part of the question.
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"The visitor asked when is the next train": Incorrect because the structure retains the direct question format, which violates the rules of indirect speech.
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"The visitor was interested in the next train": This changes the meaning entirely and doesn't reflect the inquiry about timing.