Multiple choice

Directions: Pick out the correct alternative that completes the sentence in indirect narration.

The coolie said, “Please don't keep me waiting so long.” The coolie :

  1. said that to not keep him waiting so long

  2. requested not to keep him waiting so long

  3. exclaimed that to do not keep him waiting so long

  4. advised to do not keep him waiting so long
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The use of please identifies the sentence as a request, requiring the reporting verb requested. The negative command don't keep is changed to not to keep, and the pronoun me is updated to him to match the speaker.

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