mdcat english MCQ #235

The teacher asked, 'Can you solve the problem?' Which is the correct reported speech?

mdcat english MCQ #235

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The teacher asked, 'Can you solve the problem?' Which is the correct reported speech?

    • A) The teacher asked if I could solve the problem.
    • B) The teacher asked if I can solve the problem.
    • C) The teacher asked if I am able to solve the problem.
    • D) The teacher asked if I was solving the problem.

    Answer: The teacher asked if I could solve the problem.

    Explanation: 'Can' changes to 'could' in reported speech; 'if I could solve' is correct.