Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
The travel agent asked whether I wanted to go by air or by sea.

Correct option is C

Given Sentence:
The travel agent asked whether I wanted to go by air or by sea.
Steps to Convert to Direct Speech:
Identify the Reporting Verb:
The reporting verb is "asked." In direct speech, this verb is used outside the quotation marks.
Convert the Reported Question:
The indirect question "whether I wanted to go by air or by sea" changes to a direct question.
The phrase "I wanted" changes to the base form "Do you want" in direct speech to reflect the original question.
Pronoun Changes:
The pronoun "I" changes to "you" because in direct speech, the travel agent is directly addressing the person.
Tense and Structure:
The past tense "wanted" changes to the present tense "want" to match the direct question format.
The question word "whether" is removed, as direct speech uses a straightforward question structure.
Quotation Marks:
The actual question asked by the travel agent is placed within quotation marks.
Correct Answer:
(c) The travel agent asked, “Do you want to go by air or sea?”