Question

A sentence is given in direct (indirect) speech. Select the alternative which best expresses the sentence in indirect (direct) speech.
The traveller enquired of the farmer if he could tell him the way to the nearest hotel.

• A. The traveller said to the farmer, "Where is the nearest hotel ?"
• B. The traveller said to the farmer, "Which is the way to the nearest hotel?"
• C. The traveller said to the farmer, "Can you tell me the way to the nearest hotel ?"
• D. The traveller said to the farmer, "Can you tell me where is the nearest hotel?"

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The correct option is (C): The traveller said to the farmer, "Can you tell me the way to the nearest hotel ?"