English Narration Imperative Sentence Question #7801 (CAT-I)

Convert the sentence into indirect narration: The boy said to his mother, "Let me play outside for an hour."

A The boy suggested his mother that they should play outside for an hour.

B The boy proposed to his mother to let him play outside for an hour.

C The boy asked his mother that let him play outside for an hour.

D The boy requested his mother to let him play outside for an hour.

Correct Answer & Explanation

Option D

Imperative sentences with 'Let': • When 'Let' does not denote a joint proposal or suggestion (unlike 'Let us'), but rather seeks permission, the reporting verb changes to 'requested' or 'asked'. • It is followed by an infinitive: 'to let him' or 'to allow him to'. • Pronoun 'me' changes to 'him'. • Thus, option D correctly translates the speech without incorrectly turning it into a mutual proposal.

Convert the sentence into indirect narration: The boy said to his mother, "Let me play outside for an hour."

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