Question

Change into indirect speech. Rita asked Ramesh, "Do you know the answer ?

• A. Rita asked Ramesh did he know the answer
• B. Rita asked Ramesh does he know the answer
• C. Rita asked Ramesh if he knows the answer
• D. Rita asked Ramesh whether he knew the answer

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Rita asked Ramesh whether he knew the answer

• When changing a direct question (like "Do you know the answer?") into indirect speech, we typically use "if" or "whether" to introduce the question, and the verb tense usually shifts one step back.

• Since the direct question is in the present tense ("Do you know?"), in indirect speech, we change it to the past tense ("knew").

• "Whether" is used in indirect questions to introduce yes/no questions.