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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.

"Don't hang upon me, young man, I do not like flatterers", said the officer to his secretary.

A) Addressing the secretary as young man, the officer advised him not to hang upon him, as he (the officer) didn't like flatterers

B) Addressing the secretary young man, the officer advised him to hang upon him, as he (the officer) didn't like flatterers

C) Addressing the secretary as young man, the officer advised him to hang upon him, as he (the officer) didn't like flatterers

D) Addressing the secretary as young man, the officer forbade him not to hang upon him, as he (the officer) didn't tike flatterers