Question

Change the following sentences into Indirect speech
1. “Alas! I've lost all my fortune”, the old man said.
2. He says, “I knew the way home”.
3. The teacher said to the boys,"Congratulations on your splended performance".
4. He said,"I am busy in my work now".
5. The mother said to her, why did you strike him".
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Answer 1

Answer:

1. The old man exclaimed that he had lost all his fortune
2. He said that he knew the way home.
3. The teacher congratulated the boy on his splendid performance
4. He said that he was busy working at the moment.
5. The mother asked her why she struck him.