Question : Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative that will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No Improvement".
My father asked me when (would I) have a cup of coffee.
(1) I would
(2) I shall
(3) I will
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Here, the concept of direct and indirect speech is used. In indirect speech , we often change the verb tenses to reflect the change from the speaker's perspective to the reporting perspective. So, in indirect speech, the interrogative sentence is converted to an assertive sentence.
Therefore, the correct sentence should be: "My father asked me when I would have a cup of coffee."
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