Choose the correct direct speech form of the following sentence.
Ravi requested his friend to turn the music down.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct direct speech form for the sentence "Ravi requested his friend to turn the music down" is:
Ravi said to his friend, "Please turn the music down."
Explanation:
Requested: The word "requested" in indirect speech is typically represented by using "Please" in direct speech.
Imperative Sentence: The sentence is a request/command, so the direct speech follows the structure of an imperative sentence (starting with the verb or "Please").
Direct Correspondence: It captures both the speaker (Ravi), the listener (his friend), and the polite nature of the request perfectly.