1. Convert into reported speech. 1. “I am sorry to disturb you,” said Mike to Elisa. 2. “The taxi is waiting,” said the porter. 3. “I`m Monica`s teacher of history,” said Mr. O`Brian. 4. “I`ll be all right in a minute,” said Flora. 5. “I`m deeply grateful for all Michelle has done for me and my family,” said Gloria. 6. “You have been generosity itself with your cousins,” said the teacher. 7. “Moira always comes home for dinner,” said Mr. Collins. 8. “Everyone took me for my twin brother there and behaved accordingly,” said Tom. 9. “I asked the professor some questions on grammar,” said Nelly. 10. “My mother wants to know if you are coming to see her tomorrow,” she said. 11. The doctor said: “You will have to stay in bed for another five days.” 12. The instructor pointed out: “Only the best players can participate in the Olympics.” 13. He said: “It was difficult for me to persuade her to come here.” 14. Mabel said: “As soon as you come to our town, visit my house and stay for a couple of days.” 15. “You are able to solve this problem alone without any outside help,” said Monica to Jess.

1. Mike apologized for disturbing Elisa.
Explanation: To convert the direct speech into reported speech, we need to change the verb 'said' to 'apologized', as Mike is expressing an apology in his statement.

2. The porter mentioned that the taxi was waiting.
Explanation: The verb 'said' is changed to 'mentioned', as the porter is informing someone about the taxi that is waiting.

3. Mr. O'Brian introduced himself as Monica's history teacher.
Explanation: Here, the verb 'said' is changed to 'introduced himself as', as Mr. O'Brian is stating his profession and his role in relation to Monica.

4. Flora said she would be all right in a minute.
Explanation: The verb 'said' is changed to 'said she', as Flora is reporting about her own condition.

5. Gloria expressed her deep gratitude for everything Michelle has done for her and her family.
Explanation: The verb 'said' is changed to 'expressed her deep gratitude for', as Gloria is expressing her feelings of appreciation towards Michelle.

6. The teacher complimented the student on their generosity towards their cousins.
Explanation: The verb 'said' is changed to 'complimented', as the teacher is praising the student's behavior towards their cousins.

7. Mr. Collins mentioned that Moira always comes home for dinner.
Explanation: The verb 'said' is changed to 'mentioned', as Mr. Collins is providing information about Moira's behavior.

8. Tom explained that everyone mistook him for his twin brother and treated him accordingly.
Explanation: The verb 'said' is changed to 'explained that', as Tom is explaining the situation where he was mistaken for his twin brother.

9. Nelly stated that she asked the professor some questions on grammar.
Explanation: The verb 'said' is changed to 'stated that', as Nelly is reporting her own actions.

10. She said that her mother wanted to know if the person would be coming to see her the next day.
Explanation: The verb 'said' is changed to 'said that', as she is reporting her mother's question indirectly.

11. The doctor informed the person that they would have to stay in bed for another five days.
Explanation: The verb 'said' is changed to 'informed the person that', as the doctor is providing medical advice.

12. The instructor pointed out that only the best players can participate in the Olympics.
Explanation: The verb 'pointed out' is used as it accurately describes the instructor drawing attention to a specific fact or rule.

13. He mentioned that it had been difficult for him to convince her to come there.
Explanation: The verb 'said' is changed to 'mentioned', as he is reporting the difficulty he faced in persuading her.

14. Mabel suggested that the person should visit her house and stay for a couple of days as soon as they arrive in their town.
Explanation: The verb 'said' is changed to 'suggested', as Mabel is offering an invitation and advice.

15. Monica told Jess that she was able to solve the problem alone without any external help.
Explanation: The verb 'said' is changed to 'told', as Monica is reporting her statement to Jess about her problem-solving abilities.