English Narration Imperative Sentence Question #7791 (CAT-I)

Select the option that correctly converts the sentence into indirect speech: The old man said to the boy, "Please do not pluck the flowers."

A The old man ordered the boy to not pluck the flowers.

B The old man said to the boy that do not pluck the flowers.

C The old man forbade the boy not to pluck the flowers.

D The old man requested the boy not to pluck the flowers.

Correct Answer & Explanation

Option D

• Because of 'Please', the reporting verb becomes 'requested'. • A negative command/request changes to 'not to + V₁' ('not to pluck'). • Option C incorrectly combines 'forbade' with 'not', creating an ungrammatical double negative.

Select the option that correctly converts the sentence into indirect speech: The old man said to the boy, "Please do not pluck the flowers."

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