In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
Rakesh says, "Can you prepare a cup of tea for me, Sunita?"
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Rakesh asks Sunita if she can prepare a cup of tea for him.
- As the reporting verb is in the present tense there will be no change in the tense of the reported speech.
- "says" will be changed into "asked" as the reported speech is in interrogative structure.
- Inverted comma will be changed into "if".
- As all the rules are followed by the chosen option it will be correct.