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Charu Aggarwal

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· 1 Months ago

In this solution "to" is never used with "asked" just as in the case of "told"

Question:
DIRECTIONS: A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.


The Principal said, Why didnt you attend the flag hoisting ceremony, Anuj?

Options:
A) The Principal asked Anuj why didnt he attend the flag hoisting ceremony.
B) The Principal asked Anuj why he didnt attend the flag hoisting ceremony.
C) The Principal asked Anuj why hadnt he attended the flag hoisting ceremony.
D)

The Principal asked to Anuj why he hadnt attended the flag hoisting ceremony.

Solution:
Ans: (b) Change the structure of reported speech into a statement, that is use subject before verb.

The Principal asked Anuj why he didnt attend the flag hoisting ceremony.

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· 1 Months ago

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