mdcat english MCQ #278

mdcat english MCQ #278

1. Question 1

   Q1. The girl asked, 'Can I borrow your book?' What is the indirect form?

   • A) The girl asked if she could borrow my book.
   • B) The girl asked if she can borrow my book.
   • C) The girl asked if she may borrow my book.
   • D) The girl asked if she is borrowing my book.

   Answer: The girl asked if she could borrow my book.

   Explanation: In indirect speech, 'can' changes to 'could' when reporting a question. MDCAT and USAT English reward precise grammar and vocabulary.