Which of the following correctly converts the sentence into reported speech? Sentence: The scientist said, 'The earth revolves around the sun.'
The scientist said that the earth revolves around the sun.
When converting a statement to reported speech, a universal truth or scientific fact keeps its original present tense rather than shifting backward.
"The earth revolves around the sun" states a permanent fact that remains true regardless of when it is reported.
Because of this rule, the reported sentence keeps the present tense: "The scientist said that the earth revolves around the sun."
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Select the correctly reported form of the sentence:
"The teacher said, 'Let us begin the discussion immediately.'"
Select the correctly reported form of the sentence:
"Rita said, 'Had I known the facts, I would have acted differently.'"
Select the sentence that correctly expresses a formal request in indirect speech.
Important Questions from Direct and Indirect Speech
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
“How beautiful she is!” said Betty.
Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.
I told my parents not to worry about me.
Direction: Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
He said to me, “Your father is waiting for you at the reception.”
Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
He said to Manoj, “I celebrated my birthday two days ago.”
Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence.
Jayesh said to Diwakar, "You can top the class if you want to."
