JAMB Use of English 2010 Question 68

Question 68

Direct and Indirect Speech

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s): The boy told his mother ......

  1. A.that was the girl he told her about
  2. B.that was the girl I told you about her
  3. C.that was the girl I told her about
  4. D.that is the girl he told her about
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (that was the girl he told her about)

Explanation

In reported speech 'I' becomes 'he', 'you' becomes 'her' and 'is' becomes 'was', giving option A.