Question

He explained that he was reading a book. change to direct​

Answer 1

Answer:

“I am reading a book"he explained

Answer 2

Answer:

He explained,"I am reading a book".

Explanation:

Question:

He explained that he was reading a book.

Change into direct.

Answer:

He explained,"I am reading a book".

*The given question is in indirect speech,declarative sentence.

*We have to change the question into direct speech,declarative sentence.

*In the reported speech,the declarative connective linker "that" is removed and comma and quotation are included.

*Pronoun and tense are changed.

*So the answer is,

He explained,"I am reading a book".