Direction: In the following question, a sentence is given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
The small boy said to the robbers, "Please do not hurt my mother".
1
The small boy pleaded the robbers not to hurt his mother.
2
The small boy pleaded with the robbers not to hurt his mother.
3
The small boy asked the robbers not to hurt his mother.
4
The small boy pleaded with the robbers to hurt his mother.