A sentence is provided in direct speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding indirect speech.
Rita said, "Please close the window."
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Rita requested to close the window.
Changes required:
Conjunction: The inverted commas are removed and an infinitive structure “to close” is used instead of “that”.
Verb: “Said” changes to “requested” because the sentence is a polite request (indicated by “please”).
Tense: No tense change is required as the sentence is imperative.
Pronoun: No pronoun change is needed.
Others: “Please” is removed and its sense is conveyed through “requested”.
Converted sentence: Rita requested to close the window.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.