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:
"Rita said, 'Had I known the facts, I would have acted differently.'"
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.'"
Important Questions from Direct and Indirect Speech
Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.
I asked my brother if he had visited his friend who was in the hospital.
Direction : Choose the option that is in the indirect form of the sentence.
He said to his boss, "I had completed my task before the end of the day."
Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
The manager said to the staff, “Please work with dedication. You will be paid overtime whenever you work late.”
Identify the direction narration of the given sentence.
Rahul said, "What a pleasant surprise!"
Directions: Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
The lion asked the lioness, "Where will you hide yourself, until I return?”
