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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.

Alas ! my dear son, why do you ask for the thing I cannot grant you?"

A)  The father told his son with sorrow that he asked for the thing that he could not grant him

B) The father exclaimed with sorrow that his son was asking for the thing that he cannot grant him

C) The father exclaimed with deep distress that his son was asking for the thing that he cannot be granted

D) None of the above