Directions (Q. Nos. 126 – 130): In these questions, look at the underlined part of the given sentence. Below the sentence are given three possible…
Directions (Q. Nos. 126 – 130): In these questions, look at the underlined part of the given sentence. Below the sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If any of substitutions; (a), (b) or (c) is better than the underlined part, choose that substitution as your response. If more than one the substitutions improve the sentence, choose (d). If none of the suggestions improve the sentence choose (e).
Newton wanted to know why did the apple fall to the ground. (underlined: know why did the apple fall)
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Correct answer: (A) Know why the apple fell
Explanation
In reported speech the question becomes a statement, so 'know why the apple fell' is correct.