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"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.

    A3 only

    B2, 3

    CAll

    D1 only

    Answer:

    A. 3 only

    Read Explanation:

    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)


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