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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. "What time does the flight arrive?" she asked the receptionist.

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

"What time does the flight arrive?" she asked the receptionist.
1). She asked the receptionist what time the flight arrived
2). She asked the receptionist what time the flight arrive
3). She asked the receptionist when does the flight arrive
4). She asked the receptionist what was going to be the time for the flights arrival


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Since the sentence is in indirect speech, the word 'arrive' should be changed to 'arrived'. Therefore options 2 and 3 are not accurate. The correct form of the word to be used in the indirect speech is 'arrived' That's why the correct option should be 1.

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Answered by on | Votes 1 |
Since the sentence is in indirect speech, the word 'arrive' should be changed to 'arrived'. Therefore options 2 and 3 are not accurate. The correct form of the word to be used in the indirect speech is 'arrived' That's why the correct option should be 1.




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