The correct direct form of the given sentence is: OPTION 3
Nita said to her servant, "Bring me a cup of tea."
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Direct Command: The original sentence is an order, and in direct speech, this is best expressed as a command.
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Pronoun Change: The pronoun "her" in the indirect form changes to "me" in the direct form, as Nita is speaking to her servant.
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Clarity of Address: Using "said to her servant" accurately indicates who Nita is addressing in the direct speech.
Thus, the best choice that accurately reflects the original meaning in direct speech is: "Nita said to her servant, 'Bring me a cup of tea.'"
OTHER OPTIONS
Nita told her servant, "Bring a cup of tea.": Incorrect because it omits "me," changing the meaning slightly.
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Nita said, "Bring me a cup of tea.": This is also correct, but it lacks the context of addressing her servant directly.
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Nita told her servant, "Bring her that cup of tea.": Incorrect because it changes the pronoun and the context, making it unclear who "her" refers to.
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