英语语法问题 变为陈述句

Question

Was the vicar pleased that the clock was striking? 变为陈述句。

另外，这句疑问句里的为什么用was，而不用did，为什么

Answer 1

变为陈述句：The vicar was pleased that the clock was striking.
因为这句本来有be动词，一般疑问句只需把be动词提前即可。