Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Direct/indirect

Question:

Change the following into direct speech :

He requested me to shut the door.

Options:

He told, "The door should be shut."

He said, "Please shut the door."

He said, "Shut the door."

He ordered, "Close the door."

Correct Answer:

He said, "Please shut the door."

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) - He said, "Please shut the door."

Explanation:

  • The reporting verb requested indicates politeness.

  • In direct speech, requests are expressed using please.

So,
Indirect speech: He requested me to shut the door.
Direct speech: He said, "Please shut the door."