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."
Similar Questions
Select the sentence that correctly expresses a formal request in indirect speech.
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.'"
Important Questions from Direct and Indirect Speech
Directions: Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
The lion asked the lioness, "Where will you hide yourself, until I return?”
Select the correct indirect narration of the given sentence.
Sushant said to the elderly lady, “Madam, you can take my place and stand here in the queue.”
Select the correct indirect narration of the given sentence.
Dev said to his mother, “Don’t worry we’ll soon find a way out of this crisis.”
Directions: Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
Neha said to me, “I am going to see a movie today.”
Direction: Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence.
Frank said to Albert, “ How is your search for a new house coming along?”
