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Basic English QUESTION #7639
Question 1
Change the narration: He said, "May I open the window? It's rather hot in here."
  • He said might he open the window. It was rather hot in there.
  • He asked if he might open the window. He mentioned it was rather hot in there.✔️
  • He asked if he might open the window as it was rather hot in there?
  • None of these
Correct Answer Explanation
When converting direct speech requesting permission to indirect speech, 'may' changes to 'might', and the reporting verb 'said' changes to 'asked'. The statement about temperature is reported separately using 'mentioned' or 'said'. Both parts need to be connected appropriately.