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He said to me, "Do read the holy Gita daily."

  • He asked to me to read the holy Gita daily.
  • He asked me to do read the holy Gita daily.
  • He asked me to read the holy Gita daily.
  • He requested me to read the holy Gita daily.

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Note: We remove "do" in the imperative sentences starting with "do".
But if "do" is acting like a verb then we do not remove "do"
Example : He said to me, "Do this work on priority."
Answer: He asked me to do that work on priority.

In above example "do" is acting as a verb so we did not remove it.

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  • Bhaskar requested Kapil to do come sometime.
  • Bhaskar requested Kapil to come sometime.
  • Bhaskar asked Kapil to come sometime.
  • Bhaskar requested Kapil to please come sometime.

Answer: Option B

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  • Sonia said that I helps her sister.
  • Sonia said to me that I helped her sister.
  • Sonia said that I helped her sister.
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  • He told to me that he is ready.
  • He told me that he was ready.
  • He told me that I am ready.
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  • He said that Honesty is the best policy.
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Answer: Option A

Explanation:

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