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JAMB Use of English 2024 Question 39

Question 39

Direct and Indirect Speech

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: 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

In reported speech the question becomes a statement and the tense moves back: 'asked me if I was tired'.