Pick up the correct answer from the given options –
John said, “I waited for Lisa till 10 O’clock”. (Change into Indirect Speech)

Correct option is D

Option (d) "John said that he had waited for Lisa till 10 O’clock." is the correct answer.
Explanation:
When converting direct speech to indirect speech, several key changes are required based on specific rules. Let's break down the process:
1. Change in Tense:
· Direct Speech: The original sentence is in the past simple tense: "I waited."
· Indirect Speech: When converting to indirect speech, if the reporting verb (e.g., "said") is in the past tense, the tense of the verb in the reported clause usually shifts one step back in time. So, "waited" (past simple) becomes "had waited" (past perfect).
2. Change in Pronouns:
· The pronoun "I" in the direct speech refers to "John." When converting to indirect speech, "I" changes to "he" because John is the subject of the reporting verb.
3. Removal of Quotation Marks:
· The quotation marks used in direct speech are removed in indirect speech, and the sentence is often introduced with "that."
4. No Change in Time Expression:
· The phrase "till 10 O’clock" remains unchanged as it refers to a specific time.
Applying These Rules:
· Direct Speech: John said, "I waited for Lisa till 10 O’clock."
· Indirect Speech: John said that he had waited for Lisa till 10 O’clock.