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JAMB Use of English 2017 Question 52

Question 52

Direct and Indirect Speech

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s): Jane asked James ________

  1. A.whether could she meet him later
  2. B.could he meet him later
  3. C.if she could meet him later
  4. D.that she could meet him later
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (if she could meet him later)

Explanation

Reported yes/no questions use 'if' or 'whether' with normal word order: 'if she could meet him later'.