Change the narration: The secretary said, "Is Mr. Hyder in his office?"

Change the narration: The secretary said, "Is Mr. Hyder in his office?"

Explanation

Direct: The secretary said, "Is Mr. Hyder in his office?"

It’s a yes/no question, so:

"said" becomes enquired

The question is changed to a statement structure

Present tense is becomes past was

Use if or whether for indirect questions

So,

Indirect: The secretary enquired if Mr. Hyder was in his office.