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JAMB Use of English 2005 Question 66

Question 66

Direct and Indirect Speech

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s): Yesterday, my mother asked me....

  1. A.If I am tired
  2. B.are you tired?
  3. C.whether was I tired?
  4. D.If I was tired
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (If I was tired)

Explanation

Reported questions use 'if/whether' with normal word order, and the past 'asked' needs the past 'was'.