Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
The guard told the children to stay away from the flower beds.

A

The guard said, “Children, stay away from the flower beds.”

B

2. The guard said, “Children, should you stay away from the flower beds.”

C

3. The guard told to the children, “ Stay away from the flower beds.”

D

4. The guard says to the children, “ Stay away from the flower beds.”