Question

Direct speech of: Smita asked Kavita what she was doing there. is

• A. Smita can say to Kavita, "What are you doing here?"
• B. Smita said to Kavita, "What are you doing here?"
• C. Smita said to Kavita, "What are you doing there?"
• D. Smita said, "What is Kavita doing here?"

Hint:

For indirect questions with "what she was doing there," direct form uses: "What are you doing here?"

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Indirect to direct.
The given sentence shows Smita asking a question to Kavita. In direct form, it becomes: "What are you doing here?"

Step 2: Checking options.
(A) Incorrect — "can say" changes tense.
(B) Correct — matches tense and context.
(C) Incorrect — "there" should be "here."
(D) Incorrect — shifts from question to statement.

Step 3: Conclusion.
Correct answer is (B) Smita said to Kavita, "What are you doing here?".