In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. He said, "Why did you give up your job?"

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Correct answer: a) He asked her why she had given up her job.. The Correct Answer: Option A - He asked her why she had given up her job. This is an interrogative sentence (wh- question) and it’s being reported in indirect speech, so the structure will change as follows: Rules to apply: 1. Said → changes to asked (since it’s a question). 2. "Why did you give up..." → backshift the verb to "had given up" (past simple → past perfect). 3. "your" changes based on the subject – here, the subject is likely "her". Other Options: B) Incorrect: "you gave up" is not backshifted, and "you" is not changed to "she". C) Incorrect: "demand" is too strong and grammatically incorrect in structure. D) Incorrect: "requested" is not used for questions, and the verb tense isn't shifted.

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