Mr. Dev said he was an Indian. (This is not correct since Mr. Dev is still an Indian) Mr. Dev felt that competition begins early in life. (This is better since it is relevant even today) I thought you were a gentleman. (This will mean that I now think you are not.)
जब रिपोर्टिंग स्टेटमेंट्स, प्रश्न, आदेश, सलाह आदि हों तब अच्छा रहता है कि उन्हें जिस प्रकार कहा गया अथवा पूछा गया हो उसी प्रकार उनका उल्लेख कर दिया जावे। आदेशों, सलाह आदि में योजक शब्द ‘to का प्रयोग तथा हाँ – ना वाले प्रश्नों में if/whether का प्रयोग किया जाता है।
(i) Imagine that you were asked the following questions in an interview. Tell your friend what questions were asked.
Examples :
(a) How old are you?
They asked me how old I was.
(b) Are you a student?
They asked me whether I was a student.
(a) Can you type?
(b) Have you had a job before?
(c) How long have you been working in your present job?
(d) What are your interests?
(e) What made you apply for this job?
