Asked by Ramesh

In indirect speech, is it correct to write
Joe asked Nelson when did Gabriel reach home or when Gabriel had reached home. Please explain
Answered by Writeacher
Yes, and here's how to see this:

Direct question (or direct address):
Joe asked, "Nelson, when did Gabriel reach home?" (past, past)

Indirect question:
Joe asked Nelson when Gabriel had reached home. (past, past perfect)

http://www.englishtenses.com/reported_speech

Indirect questions: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/marks/question.htm#indirect

Indirect speech: http://staff.washington.edu/marynell/grammar/reprtdsp.html
The charts here are helpful.
Answered by Ramesh
Thank you so much teacher
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