Direct speech and reported speech are important structures in English grammar used to reproduce information communicated by another speaker. Understanding the distinction between these structures is essential for interpreting academic texts, conversations, and narratives in English. Read the sentences in Column 01 carefully and correlate them with the appropriate classification presented in Column 02.
Column 01:
(__)Maria said, "I will finish the report tomorrow."
(__)The professor told the students that the exam had been postponed.
(__)James said, "We are studying for the international conference."
(__)The manager explained that the documents were being reviewed carefully.
(__)Helen said, "I bought this computer last month."

Column 02:
I.Direct Speech.
II.Reported Speech.

Correlate the columns according to the grammatical structure used in each sentence. Then, choose the alternative with the correct sequence.