Direct v Indirect Speech

What is the following sentence an example of?
Michael said, 'I'd like to buy a new bike this summer.'
1. Direct Speech
2. Indirect Speech
3. Reported Speech
4. Indirect Thought
What is the general rule on tense shifting in reported speech?
1. one step back in time
2. two steps back in time
3. three steps back in time
4. no steps back in time
What is the following sentence an example of?
Lucy said she didn't have any money on her then.
1. Indirect Speech
2. Direct Speech
What two verbs are most commonly used in indirect speech statements as introductory verbs?
1. say and tell
2. mention and advise
3. argue and profess
4. state and explain
What introductory verb is most typically used in questions in indirect speech?
1. ask
2. inquire
3. want to know
4. suggest
Do we use inverted commas in direct speech?
1. Yes, always.
2. Yes, sometimes.
3. No, never
4. Yes, but only when we feel like doing so.
Do we use inverted commas in indirect speech?
1. No, never.
2. Yes, always.
3. Yes, sometimes.
4. Yes, but only if we feel like doing so.