Choose the option that correctly transforms the given sentence into reported speech: The student said, "Sir, I am not guilty."
Q1. Choose the option that correctly transforms the given sentence into reported speech: The student said, "Sir, I am not guilty."
Answer: The student pleaded with respect that he was not guilty.
Explanation: 'The student pleaded with respect that he was not guilty.' is grammatically correct and completes the sentence according to standard English usage tested in LAT, USAT, and FPSC papers.