Choose the option that is the most appropriate conversion of the following sentence into Direct Speech.
The librarian requested us to maintain silence in the reading room.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Correct Answer: The librarian said, "Please maintain silence in the reading room."
Explanation
The given sentence is an indirect speech form of an imperative request (indicated by the reporting verb requested and the infinitive to maintain).
When converting an indirect request into direct speech:The reporting verb requested changes to said.
The polite marker Please is reintroduced inside the quotation marks.
The infinitive verb to maintain changes to the base imperative form maintain.
Quick Tip: In direct speech, sentences expressing requests typically begin with words like Please or Kindly followed by the base form of the verb.