A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.
He said, "Sister, please cook me something nice today."

The correct answer is "He requested his sister to cook him something nice that day."
Explanation:
Direct and Indirect Speech Definition: Direct speech quotes the exact words spoken, whereas indirect speech reports the message in a modified form without quotation marks.
· The reporting verb "said" changes to "requested" since it is a polite request.
· "Please" is removed in indirect speech, and "to + verb" is used.
· "Today" changes to "that day" in indirect speech.
· Direct: He said, "Sister, please cook me something nice today."
· Indirect: He requested his sister to cook him something nice that day.