Question

    Select the option which correctly converts the given sentence into direct speech.

    I asked him if it had never occurred to him that even the meanest profession could be made to look dignified.

    A I said to him, "Has it never occurred to you that even the meanest profession can be made to look dignified?" Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B He said to me, "Has it ever occur to you that even the meanest profession can be made to look dignified?" Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C I said to him, "Have it never occurred to you that even the meanest profession can be made to look dignified?" Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D I said to him, "Have it never occurred to him that even the meanest profession could be made to look dignified?" Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Here, option 1 is correct. 'it had never' will be 'has it never' in direct speech.

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