A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.

The Queen was deeply affected, and said to the old woman, “What can I do for you?”

A

The Queen asked the old woman if she could do something for her.

B

The Queen was deeply affected and asked the old woman what she could do for her.

C

The Queen was deeply affected so she asked the old woman what her majesty could do for her.

D

The Queen asked the old woman if she could help her as she was deeply affected.