To learn how to use questions in reported speech in Russian, here are some easy rules to follow:

1. Change the Verb:

   • When you tell someone about a question that was asked, you usually change the verb to past tense.
     • For example, if someone asks, "Where do you live?" it changes to:
       • Direct: Он спрашивает, где ты живешь. (He asks where you live.)
       • Indirect: Он спросил, где ты жил. (He asked where you lived.)

2. Change the Pronouns:

   • The pronouns can also change depending on who is speaking and who is listening.
     • For example, in direct speech:
       • Она спросила: "Почему ты не пришел?" (She asked, "Why didn’t you come?")
     • In reported speech, it becomes:
       • Она спросила, почему я не пришел. (She asked why I didn’t come.)

3. No Question Mark:

   • When you report a question, you do not use a question mark.
     • For example:
       • Direct: "Как дела?" (How are you?)
       • Indirect: Он спросил, как дела. (He asked how you are.)

Try practicing these examples to improve your skills in changing direct questions into reported speech!