Question

"Where is the bus stand ?"said the young man.(change into indirect speech).

1. The young man enquired where was the bus stand.
2. The young man asked for the bus stand.
3. The young man wanted to know where the bus stand was.
4. The young man enquired about the bus stand.

• A. 3 only
• B. 2, 3
• C. All
• D. 1 only

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 3 only

Direct speech:
“Where is the bus stand?” said the young man.

• This is a WH-question (where)

• In indirect speech:

  • “said” → asked / enquired / wanted to know

  • Question form → statement form (no inversion)

  • “is” → was (backshift)