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Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. She said to Madhu, “Please post this letter.”
Question

Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
She said to Madhu, “Please post this letter.”

A.

She said Madhu to post that letter.

B.

She ordered Madhu that post this letter.

C.

She told Madhu to post this letter.

D.

She requested Madhu to post that letter.

Correct option is D


The correct indirect form of the given sentence is (d) She requested Madhu to post that letter.
Direct speech- Direct speech, also known as quoted speech or direct quotation, is a way of reporting someone's exact words.
Indirect speech- Indirect speech, also known as reported speech or indirect quotation, is a way of reporting someone's words or thoughts indirectly, without using their exact words.
Indirect Speech is supported by some verbs like requested, ordered, suggested and advised. Forbid-forbade is used for negative sentences. Therefore,  the imperative mood in the direct speech changes into the Infinitive in indirect speech.
The original sentence is a request, so the indirect form should also reflect a request.

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