Robert said, "I want to renew my domain."a)Robert said that I want to renew my domain.b)Robert said that he wanted to renew his domain.c)Robert said that he will renew his domain.d)Robert said that he renews his domain.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

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The correct answer is option B: 'Robert said that he wanted to renew his domain.' Here's a detailed explanation:
- The original statement is in direct speech, where Robert says, 'I want to renew my domain.'
- When we convert direct speech to reported speech, we need to make a few changes:
- The pronoun 'I' changes to the third-person pronoun 'he' because we are reporting someone else's words.
- The verb 'want' changes to 'wanted' to reflect the past tense in reported speech.
- Let's analyze each option to understand why option B is correct:
- Option A: 'Robert said that I want to renew my domain.' This option is incorrect because it does not change the pronoun 'I' to 'he' in reported speech.
- Option B: 'Robert said that he wanted to renew his domain.' This option correctly changes the pronoun and verb tense in reported speech, making it the correct choice.
- Option C: 'Robert said that he will renew his domain.' This option uses the future tense verb 'will,' which is not appropriate as the original statement is in the present tense.
- Option D: 'Robert said that he renews his domain.' This option uses the present tense verb 'renews,' which is not suitable as the original statement is in the past tense.

Therefore, the correct answer is option B: 'Robert said that he wanted to renew his domain.'

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Understanding Reported Speech
When converting direct speech to reported speech, it's essential to change the pronouns and verb tenses appropriately. Let's break down why option 'B' is the correct answer.
Direct Speech
- Robert's original statement is: 'I want to renew my domain.'
- Here, 'I' refers to Robert, and 'want' is in the present tense.
Reported Speech Transformation
- In reported speech, we need to change:
- The pronoun 'I' to 'he' (referring to Robert).
- The verb 'want' from the present tense to the past tense 'wanted.'
- The possessive pronoun 'my' to 'his.'
Analyzing Option 'B'
- Option 'B': 'Robert said that he wanted to renew his domain.'
- 'Robert' remains the subject.
- 'said' indicates the past reporting.
- 'he' replaces 'I.'
- 'wanted' is the past tense of 'want.'
- 'his' refers to Robert's domain.
This transformation correctly reflects what Robert intended to convey.
Why Other Options are Incorrect
- Option 'A': 'Robert said that I want to renew my domain.'
- Maintains the first-person perspective, which is incorrect in reported speech.
- Option 'C': 'Robert said that he will renew his domain.'
- Uses 'will,' which is future tense and does not fit the context of the past statement.
- Option 'D': 'Robert said that he renews his domain.'
- Uses 'renews,' which is present tense, making it inappropriate for reported speech.
Conclusion
In summary, option 'B' is the only choice that accurately reflects the necessary changes in pronouns and verb tense for correct reported speech.

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