"Could you give me the glass on the table, please?" Said she.
Correct answer: C. She asked respectfully if I could give her the glass on the table.
- A. She asked respectfully if could I give her the glass on the table.
- B. She asked respectfully that I could give her the glass on the table.
- C. She asked respectfully if I could give her the glass on the table.
- D. She asked that if I could give her the glass on the table.
Explanation
Option C correctly uses "asked respectfully if" to introduce the reported question and maintains the politeness of the original request..
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