Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.

Mohit ordered Rohit to be honest.

Mohit said, “Rohit, you must be honest.”

The most appropriate option to express the given sentence in direct speech is:

Mohit said, "Rohit, you must be honest."

The other options are incorrect:

• Mohit said, "Rohit, you should be honest." - This is incorrect because the modal verb "should" is used to express a suggestion or recommendation, not a command.
• Mohit said, "Rohit, you can be honest." - This is incorrect because the modal verb "can" is used to express permission or ability, not an obligation.
• Mohit said, "Rohit, you would be honest." - This is incorrect because the modal verb "would" is used to express a hypothetical situation, not a command.