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."
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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."
Correct Answer: Columbus said to them. "Can any of you make an egg stand on end."
