In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

"Please give me something to eat. I am hungry" the beggar said to them.

A

The beggar requested them to give him something to eat and said that he was hungry.

B

The beggar requested them to give him something to eat and said he was hungry.

C

The beggar while requesting them to give him something to eat and says he was hungry.

D

The beggar while requesting them to give him something to eat and says he is hungry.