Multiple choice

Directions: Change the narration.

I said to my servant, “Bring me a cup of tea.”

  1. I ordered my servant to bring me a cup of tea.

  2. I told by servant to bring me a cup of tea.

  3. I ordered my servant bring me a cup of tea.

  4. I ordered to my servant to bring me a cup of tea.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

When changing imperative sentences (commands/requests) from direct to indirect speech, the reporting verb changes to ordered/requested/asked and the verb becomes infinitive (to + base form). Option A correctly uses ordered with infinitive to bring. Option B is grammatically incorrect (told by should be told to). Option C is missing the required to before bring. Option D incorrectly uses ordered to my servant instead of ordered my servant.

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