Reported Speech

Directions: In the following questions, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech and mark the answer.

The French scientist said, “I want to study how bees and wasps find their way home.”

Change the following sentence from Direct Speech to Indirect Speech:

Tom says, "I eat a mango".

Given below is a sentence which is to be transformed and rewritten as indicated in brackets and there are four options given. Choose the one which 'correctly' transforms the given sentence— 
"Show him no mercy, for he is a criminal," the lawyer said, and continued "Let him off and he will kill more." (Into reported speech)

Change the following sentence from Direct Speech to Indirect Speech:

Tom says, "I eat a mango".

Correct the sentence for reported speech consistency: "He said, 'I am going to the market,' and then he says he will return soon." Which option maintains consistency?

Select the correct structure for reporting WH-questions: "What time is the meeting?" she asked. How should this WH-question be reported correctly?

Identify the reporting speech for yes/no questions: "Can you help me?" he asked. What is the correct format for reporting this question?

Convert the question to reported speech: "Are you coming to the party?" she asked. Which option correctly converts this interrogative sentence?

Identify the changes in time expressions: "I will see you today," he said. What is the correct change in time expressions for reported speech?

Fill in the blank with the correct tense change in reported speech: "I can help you with your project," he said. He said that he ______ help me with my project.

Choose the correct reporting verb to complete the sentence: "I am really excited about the concert," she said, expressing her enthusiasm.

Identify the correct conversion: "Where are you going?" he asked.

Indirect to direct speech conversion: She told me that she had finished her homework.

Convert the following direct speech to reported speech: "I will complete the project by next week," she said confidently, "and I hope everyone will appreciate my efforts."