Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
The villager addressed the government officer as sir and requested him to help the flood victims.
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"Sir," said the villager to the government officer, "To help the flood victims."
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"Sir," said the villager to the government officer, "Please helped the flood victims."
3
"Sir," said the villager to the government officer, "Please help the flood victims."
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"Sir," asked the villager to the government officer, "Please help the flood victims."