English Narration Imperative Sentence Question #7792 (CAT-I)

Change the speech of the following sentence: The guide said to the tourists, "Be careful of pickpockets in this market."

A The guide advised the tourists being careful of pickpockets in that market.

B The guide warned the tourists to be careful of pickpockets in that market.

C The guide warned the tourists to be careful of pickpockets in this market.

D The guide ordered the tourists that be careful of pickpockets in that market.

Correct Answer & Explanation

Option B

• The sentence alerts someone to potential danger, making 'warned' the most precise reporting verb. • The imperative verb 'Be' is changed into 'to be'. • Words expressing nearness in time or place change into words expressing distance; hence, 'this market' correctly changes to 'that market'.

Change the speech of the following sentence: The guide said to the tourists, "Be careful of pickpockets in this market."

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