Multiple choice

Directions: Pick out the correct alternative that completes the sentence after change of narration.

My mother said to me, “Do not have so many friends.” My mother forbade me

  1. to have so many friends.

  2. not to have so many friends.

  3. to have been so many friends.

  4. to possess so many friends.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

First option is correct.  As the reporting speech is in imperative, the word 'said' changes to 'forbade' as a directive is being issued.

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