Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
The student requested them to take him to the reception.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. “Please take me to the reception,' said the student.
The given sentence is in indirect speech:
The student requested them to take him to the reception.
We need to convert it to direct speech. When converting a request into direct speech:
The reporting verb “requested” should reflect polite language such as “Please…”
The pronouns should change appropriately:
“him” becomes “me” (since the speaker is the student).
The tense of the sentence does not change significantly because the statement is a request (imperative).
Let’s evaluate each option:
“Take me to the reception now,” said the student.
– Incorrect because it uses 'now' and sounds like an order, not a request.
“Please take me in the reception,” said the student.
– Incorrect use of the preposition 'in'. The correct phrase is 'to the reception'.
“Take me to the reception,” said the student.
– Grammatically fine but lacks the word 'Please', which is necessary to reflect a request.
“Please take me to the reception,' said the student.
– Correct! It shows politeness (matches “requested”), uses proper preposition, and has correct pronouns.