Answer the following questions by choosing the correct alternative from the given:

The accused suddenly said, "Shall I return the watch or not?" The sentence can be changed into indirect speech as: 

Correct option is A

When converting a direct speech question into indirect speech, the following changes are typically made:

1. The question mark is removed.

2. The reporting verb ("asked" in this case) is used.
   

3. The question structure changes from the direct question to a statement form, usually starting with "whether" or "if" in indirect speech.
   

4. The tense of the verb often changes, and the pronouns may need to be adjusted accordingly.