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In the question below, a sentence has been given in direct speech. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.

He said to his father, "Please increase my pocket-money".

A

He told his father, please increase the pocket-money.

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He pleaded his father to increase my pocket money.

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He requested his father to increase his pocket-money.

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He requested his father to increase my pocket-money.

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Solution

The correct option is C He requested his father to increase his pocket-money.
If in reported speech "please" is used, then "said to" becomes "pleaded/requested".
Indirect speech is : He requested his father to increase his pocket-money.

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