Multiple choice

Directions: Select the alternative that completes the sentence after change of narration.

She said to her maid, “Run and catch the thief”. She ordered her maid

  1. ran and catch the thief

  2. that to run and to catch the thief

  3. ran and caught the thief

  4. to run and catch the thief
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Fourth option is correct. As the reported speech is in the imperative, the word 'said' changes to 'ordered to'.  Because of the use of 'to infinitive', there is no other change. 

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