Point out the correct direct speech for the following: I asked why he was…
20172021
Point out the correct direct speech for the following:
I asked why he was looking through the keyhole.
- A.
“Are you looking through the keyhole?” I said.
- B.
“Do not look through the keyhole,” I said.
- C.
“Why are you looking through the keyhole?” I said.
- D.
“You are looking through the keyhole,” I said.
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Correct answer: C
To convert reported speech to direct speech, follow these steps: Identify the reporting verb (e.g., 'asked') and the original clause. Change the tense of the verb in the reported clause to match the direct speech. If the reporting verb is in past tense, the reported clause usually shifts back one tense. Convert the reported question into a direct question by using the correct question structure (e.g., 'Why are you looking...?'). Use appropriate pronouns and time expressions to match the context. For example, 'I asked why he was looking through the keyhole' becomes 'Why are you looking through the keyhole?' I asked.