Multiple choice

Directions: Pick out the correct alternative that completes the sentence in indirect narration.

Lord Yama said, “O princess, do not follow your dead husband.” Lord Yama :

  1. requested the princess not to follow her dead husband

  2. said the princess to not follow her dead husband

  3. advised the princess not to follow her dead husband

  4. told the princess to not follow her dead husband
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Negative imperatives are reported using 'not to' followed by the base verb. The reporting verb 'advised' is appropriate here as it conveys a recommendation or counsel given by Lord Yama to the princess.

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