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UI Post-UTME Use of English 2012 Question 33

Question 33

Direct and Indirect Speech

Choose the option that best fills the gap or gaps: Ife asked me ________

  1. A.what time it was
  2. B.what is it by my time
  3. C.what time is it
  4. D.what time it is
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (what time it was)

Explanation

A reported question uses statement word order and moves the tense back: what time it was.