In the question below a sentence have been given in Direct/Indirect speech. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. She said to her brother, "Don't be late, we'll be waiting for you."

• A. She requested her brother not to be late for they would be waiting for him.
• B. She said to her brother that he should not be late for she would be waiting for him.
• C. She said to her brother not to be late for they would have been waiting for him.
• D. She requested her brother not to be late for we would be waiting for him.

Answer: (A)