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JAMB Use of English 2003 Question 31

Question 31

Direct and Indirect Speech

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: The doctor asked the patient what ________

  1. A.the problem is
  2. B.is your problem
  3. C.the problem was
  4. D.is the problem
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (the problem was)

Explanation

In reported speech after 'asked' (past), the question becomes a statement in the past: 'what the problem was'.