state gov MPESB Nursing Officer/Staff Nurse 2025 Mock Test Series English Grammar Direct and Indirect Speech
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.
The teacher asked Mandakini why she had been absent the day before.
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The teacher asked Mandakini, “Why were you absent yesterday?”
2
The teacher asked Mandakini, “Why have you been absent yesterday?”
3
The teacher asked Mandakini, “Why are you absent the day before?”
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The teacher asked Mandakini, “Were you absent the day before?”