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.