Multiple choice

Directions: A sentence has been given in direct form. Out of the four alternatives suggested select the one which best expresses the same sentence in indirect form.

The teacher said to the student, Don' t pretend.

  1. The teacher ordered the student not to pretend.

  2. The teacher was advised by the student not to pretend.

  3. The student was advised by the teacher to stop pretending.

  4. The teacher warned the student against pretending.
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Explanation

While changing a direct sentence into an indirect one, we keep in mind two major things - reported verb and reported speech. Here, reported verb is in past tense (said), so the right substitution for this is 'advised'. No auxilary is required. Reported speech 'Don't pretend' will change into 'not to pretend'. Thus, option 1.

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