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Select the sentence that correctly expresses a formal request in indirect speech.

This question was previously asked in
UPTET 2026 Paper 2 Social Studies Question Paper (3-Jul-2026) (Shift 1)
The correct answer is

The manager requested the staff to complete the task immediately.

A formal request reported in indirect speech is usually formed with the pattern "requested + object + to-infinitive."

This pattern keeps the sentence grammatically complete by pairing "the staff" with the infinitive "to complete."

"The manager requested the staff to complete the task immediately" follows this pattern correctly and reads smoothly.

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