In the following questions, a part of the sentence is given in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2) and (3) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer is (4).
The traveller commanded of the peasant he would tell him the way to the nearest village.

Options

A. exclaimed of the peasant if he would
B. enquired of the peasant if he could
C. replied of the peasant whether he will
D. No Improvement

Answer

B

Explanation

(2) In Indirect Speech, the Reporting Verb changes to asked, enquired, etc. and if is used.
Hence, enquired of the peasant if he could is the right usage.