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    Question

    Select the option which correctly converts the given

    sentence into direct speech. The beggar entreated the lady to let him stay there for a while and refresh himself.
    A The beggar said to the lady, "Let him stay there for a while to refresh himself." Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The beggar said to the lady, "Kindly let me stay here for a while and refresh myself." Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The beggar said to the lady, "Please let myself stay there for a while and refresh me." Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The beggar said to the lady, "I will stay here for a while and refresh myself." Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The word 'entreat' means 'to try very hard to persuade someone to do something'. Here, option 2 is correct.

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