Choose the correct indirect narration of the following statement from the given alternatives:
Sujit said, "Can you pass me the chilli sauce please?"
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
To convert a direct question that is actually a request into indirect narration:
The reporting verb "said" is changed to "requested" to reflect the polite nature of the sentence.
The question structure "Can you..." is changed to a statement structure using "if he could" to report the request indirectly.
The word "please" is dropped in indirect speech because the verb "requested" already implies politeness.
The direct object "me" changes to "him" to match the narrator's perspective.