Question : Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
My friend told me that he was very thirsty and requested me to give him a glass of water.
Option 1: My friend was saying to me, "I am very thirsty. Please give me a glass of water."
Option 2: My friend told to me, "I am very thirsty. Please give me a glass of water."
Option 3: My friend said to me, "I was very thirsty. Gave me a glass of water."
Option 4: My friend said to me, "I am very thirsty. Please give me a glass of water."
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Correct Answer: My friend said to me, "I am very thirsty. Please give me a glass of water."
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
In direct speech, the words of the author are directly quoted.
The steps of conversion are as follows:
Therefore, the sentence in direct speech is: My friend said to me, "I am very thirsty. Please give me a glass of water."
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