Change of Speech

(51) “Did they find the missing keys?” they wondered.

• (a) They wondered if they find the missing keys.
• (b) They wondered if they have found the missing keys.
• (c) They wondered if they had found the missing keys.
• (d) They wondered if they finding the missing keys.

Answer

Correct Answer: (c) They wondered if they had found the missing keys.
In indirect speech, the question format changes to a statement, and tense and pronouns are adjusted accordingly.

(52) “Will he buy a new car?” she asked.

• (a) She asked if he will buy a new car.
• (b) She asked if he buy a new car.
• (c) She asked if he would buy a new car.
• (d) She asked if he buying a new car.

Answer

Correct Answer: (c) She asked if he would buy a new car.
In indirect speech, the question format changes to a statement, and pronouns and tense are adjusted accordingly.