1 The teacher asked me why I played truant.
2 The doctor explained that alcohol slowed down brain activity.
3 The student asked if mother could infect her baby during pregnancy.
4 The pupil asked if the elections to the Verkhovna Rada would be held the next year.
5 The teacher said they would enter the university the next (the following) year.
6 His friend asked who had helped him to make his choice.