Question

In the question below, a sentence has been given in direct speech. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.

Radhika asked me, "Did you see the Ramayana on television last night?"

• A. Radhika asked me whether I saw the Ramayana on television the previous night.
• B. Radhika asked me whether I had seen the Ramayana on television the previous night.
• C. Radhika asked me did I see the Ramayana on television last night.
• D. Radhika asked me whether I had seen the Ramayana on television last night.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Radhika asked me whether I had seen the Ramayana on television the previous night.

While converting from direct speech to indirect speech, "did $+V_1$" becomes "had $+V_3$".
If reported speech starts with helping verb, then "if/whether" is used.

Indirect speech is : Radhika asked me whether I had seen the Ramayana on television the previous night.