Convert the following direct sentences into indirect speech: The teacher said, "Please bring me the book." The teacher asked, "Why are you late?"
Answer
The teacher requested me to bring the book. The teacher asked why I was late.
The correct answer is The teacher requested me to bring the book. The teacher asked why I was late. — Combine the two transformed sentences.
Step-by-step solution
- For the command, change 'said' to 'requested' and keep the infinitive 'to bring'.
- For the question, change the verb tense: 'are you' becomes 'was I'.
- Keep the word 'why' unchanged.
- Combine the two transformed sentences.
Common mistake: using 'said' instead of 'requested' for commands
Concept tested: reported commands and questions
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