In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
'Are you coming with us?' Isha asked Nishi.
- AIsha asked Nisha whether she would be going with them.
- BIsha asked Nisha if she was going with them.
- CIsha asked Nisha whether she would go with them.
- DIsha asked Nisha whether she would come with us.
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
When converting an interrogative sentence in present continuous tense from direct to indirect speech:
The reporting verb remains "asked".
The conjunction "if" or "whether" is used.
The present continuous tense ("Are you coming") changes into past continuous tense ("she was going/coming").
Pronouns change appropriately: "you" becomes "she", and "us" becomes "them".
Option B perfectly captures these rules ("if she was going with them"). Note: Names like 'Nishi' changing slightly to 'Nisha' matches the choice patterns in the given question options.
The reporting verb remains "asked".
The conjunction "if" or "whether" is used.
The present continuous tense ("Are you coming") changes into past continuous tense ("she was going/coming").
Pronouns change appropriately: "you" becomes "she", and "us" becomes "them".
Option B perfectly captures these rules ("if she was going with them"). Note: Names like 'Nishi' changing slightly to 'Nisha' matches the choice patterns in the given question options.