English Narration Imperative Sentence Question #7790 (CAT-I)

Choose the correct indirect form of the sentence: Mother said to Rita, "Wash your hands before eating."

A Mother told Rita that wash hands before eating.

B Mother forbade Rita to wash her hands before eating.

C Mother advised Rita to wash her hands before eating.

D Mother requested Rita to washed her hands before eating.

Correct Answer & Explanation

Option C

• Mother's direction is a hygienic piece of advice; hence 'advised' is the most suitable reporting verb. • The imperative verb is replaced by the infinitive 'to wash'. • The pronoun 'your' changes to 'her' to agree with the object 'Rita'.

Choose the correct indirect form of the sentence: Mother said to Rita, "Wash your hands before eating."

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