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Direction: In the following questions, 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.

The teacher said to the student, "Can you explain this?"

A) The teacher asked the student whether he can explain this

B) The teacher asked the student whether he can explain that

C) The teacher asked the student whether he could explain this

D) The teacher asked the student whether he could explain that