Pick out the correct alternative that correctly changes the given sentence into indirect narration.
The teacher said to me, “Have you read this book?”
The teacher:

Correct option is C

The correct option is (c) asked me if I had read that book.
Explanation:
For yes/no questions in indirect speech:
1. The reporting verb said to changes to asked.
2. The conjunction if or whether is used to introduce the reported question.
3. Pronouns and demonstratives change: this becomes that, and you becomes I.
4. The tense shifts from present perfect ( have read) to past perfect ( had read).
Definition of Direct and Indirect Speech:
· Direct Speech: When the exact words spoken are quoted using inverted commas. E.g., She said, "Are you coming to the party?"
· Indirect Speech: When the spoken words are reported without quoting directly, and necessary changes in tense, pronouns, and time expressions are made. E.g., She asked me if I was coming to the party.
Grammatical rule used:
· Use asked for yes/no questions and add if or whether.
· Change the tense according to indirect speech rules (present perfect to past perfect).
Example:
· He said, "Have you finished your work?" → He asked me if I had finished my work.
Meanings of other options:
· (a) Incorrect because told is not used for questions, and it incorrectly presents a statement.
· (b) Incorrect because the structure is wrong ( said to me that had I... is grammatically incorrect).
· (d) Incorrect because told to me is wrong; told doesn't take to before the object.