Question

“Is there anybody there?” said the Traveller(change the naration).{can I use there twice indirect speech}​

Answer 1

Answer: Thr traveller asked if there was anybody

Explanation:

Answer 2

Here is the correct answer:

The traveller enquired if there was anybody there.

Explanation:

This was a Helping-Verb Interrogative Case. While reporting such cases we apply the following rules:

1. Use conjunction 'if' or 'whether' to join the reporting verb with the speech to be reported.

2. Convert the interrogative into statement.

3. Change the pronouns and tenses as per the reported speech rules.