Change into indirect narration The poor say, "Please help us."
Correct answer: A. The poor request us to help them.
- A. The poor request us to help them.
- B. The poor request to help them please.
- C. The poor request help them please.
- D. The poor request for someone to help them.
Explanation
Option B is correct because it effectively transforms the direct speech into indirect speech while maintaining the original intent of the request. The verb 'say' is appropriately replaced with 'request' to indicate a polite request, and pronouns are adjusted correctly from 'us' to 'them'.Option A is incorrect because it retains 'please' in an incorrect position and doesn't restructure the sentence properly. Option C is incorrect as it lacks proper sentence structure and places 'please' incorrectly. Option D adds an unnecessary element ('for someone'), altering the meaning and intent of the original request.
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