The host asked Peter ______ tea or coffee. A) if he prefers B) did he prefer C) that he preferred D) whether he preferred
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the grammatically correct way to complete the sentence about what the host asked Peter, presenting four options to choose from.
Answer
whether he preferred
The final answer is whether he preferred.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is whether he preferred.
More Information
In reported or indirect speech, 'whether' is used to introduce an alternative question, making 'whether he preferred' the correct choice.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing 'if' with 'whether' in indirect questions. It's best to use 'whether' when presenting alternative choices.
Sources
- The host asked Peter tea or coffee. A. whether he preferred B. that ... - khoahoc.vietjack.com
- The host asked Peter ______ tea or coffee. A. - Grammar Quiz - grammarquiz.net
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