Question

Reported speech 1)He said that if I found the front door locked I was to go round to the back. 2)He said that the new carpet had arrived and asked where he was to put it.

Answer 1

Reported speech:

1) He said that if I found the front door locked I was to go round to the back.

2) He said that the new carpet had arrived and asked where he was to put it.

Direct speech:

1) If you find the front door locked, you are to go round to the back.

2) The new carpet has arrived. Where am I to put it?

Answer 2

1. He said, "If you find the front door locked, go round to the back."

2. He said, "The new carpet has arrived. Where am I to put it?"