In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/ Direct speech.
The trainee asked his boss. "Shall I mail this letter again. Sir?"

Options

A. The trainee asked his boss politely if he shall email that letter again.
B. The trainee asked his boss politely if he should email that letter again, sir
C. The trainee asked his boss politely if he shall email that letter again, sir.
D. The trainee asked his boss politely if he should email that letter again.

Answer

D

Explanation

Connective = if/whether Shall I email this letter again, sir? He should email that letter again.
Sir is replaced by politely/respectfully.