1. “Do you want to see the cathedral?” said the guide. The guide asked if we (wanted/ want/ wants) to see the cathedral.
2. “Can you tell me why Paul left the university without taking his degree?” Paul’s sister asked.
Paul’s sister asked why (Paul had left/ had Paul left/ did Paul leave) the university without taking his degree.
3. “How long have you been learning English?” the examiner said.
The examiner asked how long (had I been/ I have been/ I had been) learning English.
4. “Are there any letters for me?” said Mary.
Mary asked if (were there/ there were/ there are) any letters for her.
5. “Why aren’t you taking the exams?” said Paul.
Paul asked why (wasn’t I/ I wasn’t/ aren’t I) taking the exam.