In the following questions, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect. Out…
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In the following questions, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/ Direct.
He said, “Be quiet and listen to my words.”
- A.
He urged them to be quiet and listen to his words.
- B.
He asked them to be quiet and listen to my words.
- C.
He urged them to be quiet and listen to my words.
- D.
He requests them to be quiet and listen to his words.
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Correct answer: A
Answer: He urged them to be quiet and listen to his words.
Explanation:
Imperative sentences are usually reported using a to-infinitive. For example, "Be quiet" becomes "to be quiet."
Choose an appropriate reporting verb instead of 'said'. 'Urged' conveys the commanding tone of the original sentence; 'asked' is possible but less forceful.
Change pronouns to match the reporting clause: the speaker's 'my' becomes 'his' in reported speech.
Ensure the reporting verb tense is appropriate. Using present tense 'requests' after 'He said' is inconsistent; use past tense 'requested' or 'urged'.
Therefore the correct indirect form is: He urged them to be quiet and listen to his words.