Multiple choice

Directions: In this question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect form. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Direct/Indirect form.

The teacher said to the students, “Sit down.”

  1. The teacher told the students to sit down.

  2. The teacher ordered the students to sit down.

  3. The teacher order the students to sit down.

  4. The teacher ordered the students that sit down.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Explanation for option 1: As “reported speech” is in “imperative form', so reporting verb will be changed into “ordered”.  Explanation for option 2: This is correct as per the rules of direct/indirect speech. Explanation for option 3: “said to” will be changed into “ordered” as “reported speech” is in “imperative form”. Explanation for option 4: “that” will be replaced by “to”.

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