“What are you talking about?” The teacher asked me what _______

“What are you talking about?” The teacher asked me what _______
A: am I talking about
B: I was talking about
C: He is talking about
D: was he talking about

The direct speech changes to indirect with "I was talking about" matching tense and pronoun making option B correct. Other options are incorrect. Proper indirect speech ensures grammatical accuracy especially in reported speech or narratives. This skill is vital for professional communication. Accurate indirect speech conveys conversations clearly particularly in reports or stories where precise reporting of dialogue enhances clarity and authenticity in various contexts.