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Direction: In each of 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 employer said to the workman, I cannot pay you higher wages.

A)  The employer told the workman that he could not be paid higher wages.

B)  The employer told the workman that he could not pay him higher wages.  

C)  The employer forbade the workman to pay higher wages.

D)  The employer warned the workman that he cannot pay him higher wages.