Practice mode Change Of Speech

The stranger said to me, “Which way is the station?” Which option gives its correct indirect speech?

Correct answer A. The stranger asked me which way the station was.

Explanation

In a reported question the subject comes before the verb, so "is the station" becomes "the station was", with the tense shifted back.

Report a problem

Answer checked How we write and check questions

Tip: press A, B, C or D to answer, and N for the next question.

Advertisement

Have a question about this answer?

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Links and website addresses are not allowed in comments.