Question 23 of 27intermediate🔧 ApplyFill in the Blanks3 marks
Complete the following paragraph by transforming the dialogue in indirect speech.
(1)
Aditi asked Rahul 1. _____.
Answer
whether he had seen anyone leave a package near the lift
(2)
Aditi asked Rahul 2. _____.
Answer
what time he had seen that happen
(3)
Aditi further inquired 3. _____.
Answer
whether he had been able to see his face
Explanation
(1) Yes/No question: 'whether' is added, 'did see' becomes 'had seen', 'you' becomes 'he'. (2) Wh-question: 'what time' is retained, 'did see' becomes 'had seen', 'you' becomes 'he'. (3) Yes/No question: 'whether' is added, 'were able' becomes 'had been able', 'you' becomes 'he', 'his' remains 'his'.