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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 chairman said, "Ladies and gentlemen, I should thank you all."

A) Addressing the public the chairman said that he should thank them all

B) Addressing the public as ladies and gentlemen, the chairman said that he should thank them all

C) The chairman addressed the public as ladies and gentlemen and said that he should thank them all

D) [b] and [c]