Which of the following is the correct "Direct form" of this sentence: "Columbus wanted to know whether any of them could make an egg stand on end."
A. Columbus said to them, "Can any of you make a egg stand on end."
B. Columbus said to them, "Can any of you made an egg stand on end."
C. Columbus said to them, "Can any of you make an egg stand on end."
D. Columbus said to them, "Can any of you make an egg stood on end."
সঠিক উত্তরঃ
C.
Columbus said to them, "Can any of you make an egg stand on end."
Explanation:

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