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Q: Directions (Q. 33 and 34) : Four alternative ways of converting the direct speech into indirect speech are suggested for each of the following sentences. Find out the correct one : He said, ‘Please, please give me another chance’.
  • A. He said politely that he may be given another chance
  • B. He begged them to give him another chance
  • C. He requested if he can be given another chance
  • D. He requested if he could be given another chance
Correct Answer: Option B - In reporting command and requests, the indirect speech is introduced by some verb expressing command and request and the imperative mood is changed into the Infinitive.
B. In reporting command and requests, the indirect speech is introduced by some verb expressing command and request and the imperative mood is changed into the Infinitive.

Explanations:

In reporting command and requests, the indirect speech is introduced by some verb expressing command and request and the imperative mood is changed into the Infinitive.