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Question

English Grammar Question on Direct And Indirect Speech

Choose the option which best expresses the given sentence in indirect speech:
I said to Bob,"Can you complete this work by tomorrow?"

A

I asked Bob whether he could complete this work by the next day?

B

I asked Bob whether he could complete this work by tomorrow.

C

I asked Bob whether he could complete that work by the next day.

D

I asked Bob whether he could complete that work by the next day?

Answer

I asked Bob whether he could complete that work by the next day.

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (C): I asked Bob whether he could complete that work by the next day.