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Beggar said to Ramu, "Give some water". The reported form of the above sentence is____________

ABeggar asked Ramu water.

BBeggar requested Ramu to give some water.

CBeggar wanted Ramu to give water.

DBeggar ordered Ramu to give water.

Answer:

B. Beggar requested Ramu to give some water.

Read Explanation:

  • The direct speech is a request, not a command or question.

  • "Give some water" is an imperative sentence, and when reporting such requests, we usually use verbs like requested or asked politely.

  • Among the options, only "Beggar requested Ramu to give some water" captures the polite tone correctly and uses proper grammar.

  • Use "to + verb" for requests/commands

  • Change "said" to requested, told, asked, ordered etc., depending on tone


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