Question

traveller said,"is there anybody there?" narration change

Answer 1

Here is the correct answer along with the explanation:

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.