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To transform the given sentence from direct to indirect narration, we need to follow certain rules. In indirect narration, the verb of the reporting verb changes according to the tense of the reported speech. Additionally, pronouns, adverbs of time and place, and tenses also change.
The correct transformation of the given sentence is:
Direct Speech: "Where have you spent your money?" she asked him.
Indirect Speech: She asked him where he had spent his money.
Explanation:
1. The reporting verb "asked" remains the same in the indirect speech.
2. The pronoun "you" changes to "he" in the indirect speech.
3. The adverb of place "where" remains the same in the indirect speech.
4. The verb "have spent" changes to "had spent" in the indirect speech to match the past tense.
Therefore, the correct option is C: She asked him where he had spent his money.
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Choose the correct option that shows transfermation of the following s...
Understanding Indirect Speech
Indirect speech, also known as reported speech, is when we convey what someone else has said without quoting their exact words. The transformation from direct to indirect speech involves changes in pronouns, verb tenses, and sometimes the structure of the sentence.
Analyzing the Original Sentence
- The original question is: "Where have you spent your money?" she asked him.
- This is a direct question posed in the present perfect tense.
Transformation Rules
1. Change of Pronouns:
- "you" changes to "he" when converting to indirect speech.
2. Change of Verb Tense:
- The present perfect tense "have spent" changes to the past perfect "had spent."
3. Structure Adjustment:
- The question format is altered to a statement format.
Correct Option Explanation
- Option C: "She asked him where he had spent his money."
- Here’s how it aligns with the rules:
- The pronoun "you" is changed to "he."
- The verb "have spent" is correctly changed to "had spent."
- The question format is converted into a statement format, which is essential in indirect speech.
Why Other Options are Incorrect
- Option A: "She said him where he has spent his money."
- Incorrect verb tense; "has spent" should be "had spent."
- Option B: "She told him where he was spent his money."
- Incorrect structure; "was spent" is not appropriate here.
- Option D: "She said him where he was spent his money."
- Similar to B, it uses incorrect verb forms and structures.
In summary, option C is the correct transformation into indirect speech because it follows the necessary grammatical changes.