Change the following sentence from Direct Speech to Indirect Speech:

The teacher said, "I have been reading a novel."

Change the following sentence from direct speech to indirect speech:

"I will work hard to get first-class," said Liza.

In the questions given below, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect form. Out of the alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in indirect/direct form.

"You can do this work easily", said Sam to Tom.

Change the following sentence from Direct Speech to Indirect Speech:

"I'm going to the gym now", said Donald.

Change the following sentence from direct speech to indirect speech.

"Don't talk in the class", said Mr. Wilson to the boys.

Change the following sentence from Direct Speech to Indirect Speech:

"Please give me something to eat. I am hungry", the beggar said to the lady.

Change the following sentence from Direct Speech to Indirect Speech:

Tom says, 'I eat a mango'.

Change the following sentence from Direct Speech to Indirect Speech:

Liz said, "I bought a purse yesterday".

Change the following sentence from Direct Speech to Indirect Speech:

Sam said, "I was playing football".