Analyze the given sentences on numbers 1-5. Change the direct speech to reported speech Example: "I can see the ship in the harbor" she said She said that she could see the ship in the harbor 1. Ben said, "I brought five apples." 2. Lito replied, "My family accepted the apples." 3. "I like to eat rice," Oscar's son said 4. "He goes to church," Cesar stated 5. Jay's friend reported, "Five men helped carry the sacks of rice."

1. Ben said that he had brought five apples.

2. Lito replied that her family had accepted the apples.

3. Oscar's son said that he liked to eat rice.

4. Cesar stated that he went to church.

5. Jay's friend reported that five men had helped carry the sacks of rice.

i believe the answer is a

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