Question

Tap the option that reports the given sentence in an informal situation.

Nirmal's mother asked him, 'Are you excited for your next trip?'

• A. Nirmal's mother asked him if he was excited for his next trip.
• B. Nirmal's mother asked him whether he was excited for his next trip.
• C. Nirmal's mother said to him whether you were excited for your next trip.
• D. Nirmal's mother said, 'Are you excited for your next trip?'

Answer 1

The correct option is A Nirmal's mother asked him if he was excited for his next trip.

When we reported the sentence in an informal situation, the verb 'are' has been replaced by 'if'. 'If' indicates the choice of 'yes' or 'no' in a less formal situation. We use 'whether' in place of 'if' in a formal situation.