Choose the correct indirect (reported) speech for: He said, “Shall I help you?”
AHe asked if he shall help me.
BHe offered to help me.
CHe asked shall he help me.
DHe said that shall he help me.
Explanation
An offer made using ‘Shall I…?’ in direct speech is conventionally reported using the verb ‘offered,’ followed by a to-infinitive, giving ‘offered to help me.’ This special reporting structure, distinct from how ordinary questions are reported, is specifically used for offers phrased with ‘Shall I.’ Explore more English MCQs on mcqstutor to keep practicing.
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