Question

Rewrite the direct speech as reported speech.
1 "The mugger was sentenced to six months in prison," said Alex. 2 "Step out of your car," the policeman ordered the driver. 3 "Is there a Wi-Fi hotspot nearby?" Beth asked me. 4 "Everyone has the right to a safe neighbourhood," said the mayor. 5 "Did anyone disturb the evidence?" asked the forensic scientist.

Answer 1

1)Alex said that the mugger had been sentenced to six months in prison.
2)The policeman ordered the driver to step out of his car.
3)Beth asked if there was a Wi-Fi hotspot nearby.
4)The mayor said that everyone had the right to a safe neighborhood.
5)The forensic scientist asked if anybody had disturbed the evidence.