Put the words in order to make reporting sentences.

1. He asked what/why he was/they were late.

Explanation: This is an indirect question reporting what 'He asked'. The structure for indirect questions changes the word order and tense.

2. Her fans wanted to know when/if he would/could come/arrive.

Explanation: This is an indirect question reporting what 'Her fans wanted to know'. The structure requires a conjunction (when/if) and often a modal verb change.

3. She asked her/him/them to wait/to leave/to stay.

Explanation: This is an indirect command or request reporting what 'She asked'. The structure uses 'ask + object + to + infinitive'.