Change of Speech

(11) “Are they going to buy a new car?” she wondered.

  • (a) She wondered if they go to buy a new car.
  • (b) She wondered if they were going to buy a new car.
  • (c) She wondered if they were going to buy a new car.
  • (d) She wondered if they going to buy a new car.



(12) “Did he pass the exam?” they asked.

  • (a) They asked if he passes the exam.
  • (b) They asked if he passed the exam.
  • (c) They asked if he had passed the exam.
  • (d) They asked if he pass the exam.



(13) “Can you lend me some money?” she asked.

  • (a) She asked if can I lend her some money.
  • (b) She asked if I can lend her some money.
  • (c) She asked if she could lend her some money.
  • (d) She asked if she can lend her some money.



(14) “Have you visited Paris before?” he inquired.

  • (a) He inquired if I visited Paris before.
  • (b) He inquired if I had visited Paris before.
  • (c) He inquired if I had visited Paris previously.
  • (d) He inquired if I visit Paris before.



(15) “Is she going to attend the conference?” they asked.

  • (a) They asked if she attended the conference.
  • (b) They asked if she is going to attend the conference.
  • (c) They asked if she was going to attend the conference.
  • (d) They asked if she attends the conference.


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