Out of the given alternatives given choose the most appropriate option.
Could you tell me when ___________?

Correct option is D

The correct option to fill in the blank is (d) the train leaves.
• Explanation:
– In indirect questions, we use the subject + verb structure, not the interrogative format.
– The clause is part of a longer sentence, so “the train leaves” (statement order) is correct.
• Grammatical rule used:
– After verbs like “tell/ask/know”, the clause is structured as a normal statement, not a question.
• Explanation in Hindi:
– जब वाक्य में “Could you tell me” जैसे indirect expressions होते हैं, तो उसके बाद का हिस्सा सामान्य वाक्य की तरह लिखा जाता है, सवाल की तरह नहीं।
• Example:
– Do you know where she lives? ✅
Meanings of the other options:
• (a) does the train leave ❌
– English: Direct question – incorrect in this context.
– Hindi: क्या ट्रेन चलती है
• (b) leaves the train ❌
– English: Incorrect word order.
– Hindi: ट्रेन छोड़ती है
• (c) is train leaving ❌
– English: Incorrect structure and tense.
– Hindi: क्या ट्रेन निकल रही है