Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
Rajiv requested his friend to remove his shoes before entering his house
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Rajiv said to his friend, “Please remove your shoes before entering my house.”
Changes required:
Conjunction: “that” is dropped in direct speech.
Verb: “requested” is replaced with “said to” and the request is conveyed with “please”.
Tense: The imperative sentence remains in base form with "please" to retain the polite tone.
Pronoun: “his” becomes “your” and “his house” becomes “my house” to match the speaker's perspective.
Others: The polite form “Please” is retained to reflect the original tone of request.
Converted sentence:Rajiv said to his friend, “Please remove your shoes before entering my house.”
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.