Answer-<p>I said to the old man, "Don't sit on that chair, it is broken."</p>

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I said to the old man, "Don't sit on that chair, it is broken."

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

A I cautioned the old man against sitting on that chair as it was broken.

B I cautioned the old man against sitting on that chair, it was broken.

C I requested the old man not to sit on that chair because it is broken.

D I asked the old man not to sit on the chair as it is broken.

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