English Narration Imperative Sentence Question #7798 (CAT-I)

Choose the correct indirect form of the sentence: The grandmother said to the children, "Never speak ill of others behind their back."

A The grandmother advised the children never to speak ill of others behind their back.

B The grandmother advised the children to not never speak ill of others behind their back.

C The grandmother forbade the children never to speak ill of others behind their back.

D The grandmother told the children that never speak ill of others behind their back.

Correct Answer & Explanation

Option A

For sentences giving moral guidance or advice containing 'Never': • The reporting verb 'said to' is replaced by 'advised'. • 'Never' is placed before the infinitive particle 'to' ('never to speak'). • Option B is ungrammatical due to double negation. • Option C is incorrect because 'forbade' cannot be coupled with another negative word like 'never'. • Option A is the correct indirect representation.

Choose the correct indirect form of the sentence: The grandmother said to the children, "Never speak ill of others behind their back."

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