Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
I inquired if his name was Adwij.

Correct option is C

The correct direct speech for the sentence “I inquired if his name was Adwij” is (c) I said, “Is your name Adwij?”.
Explanation:
· The sentence is an example of indirect speech converting a yes/no interrogative into reported form.
· The reporting verb "inquired" is equivalent to "said" when rendering direct speech.
· The clause “if his name was Adwij” transforms back into a direct yes/no question: “Is your name Adwij?”.
· The tense of the reported question ("was") reflects a present inquiry ("is") in direct speech because it’s a universal truth/personal fact scenario, which remains in present tense.
Grammatical rule used:
· When converting from indirect to direct speech:
· Use quotation marks around the spoken words.
· Change pronouns and verb tense appropriately.
· Convert declarative/reported questions into interrogative form.
Explanation of the grammatical rule in Hindi:
· जब किसी प्रश्नवाचक वाक्य को परोक्ष से प्रत्यक्ष वाक्य में बदला जाता है:
· तो सहायक क्रिया व कर्ता का क्रम बदला जाता है (e.g., “his name was” → “is your name”)।
· वाक्य को प्रश्नवाचक रूप में कोटेशन मार्क्स (“ ”) में लिखा जाता है।
· रिपोर्टिंग वर्ब "inquired" को “said” में बदला जा सकता है।
Example:
· Indirect: She inquired if I was hungry.
· Direct: She said, “Are you hungry?”
Incorrect options explanation:
· (a) I say, “Was your name Adwij?”
· ❌ Tense mismatch; “say” should be “said” for past reporting.
· (b) I say, “Is your name Adwij?”
· ❌ Present tense "say" is incorrect; reporting verb must match past.
· (d) I said, “Are you Adwij?”
· ❌ Slightly off in tone and grammar; “Is your name Adwij?” is a more precise match.