English Narration Imperative Sentence Question #7816 (CAT-I)

Convert the following sentence into indirect speech: The principal said to the peon, "Leave the room at once."

A The principal ordered the peon to leave the room at once.

B The principal told to the peon left the room at once.

C The principal commanded the peon that he leaves the room.

D The principal asked the peon leave the room instantly.

Correct Answer & Explanation

Option A

• A command from a superior (principal) to a subordinate (peon) uses 'ordered' or 'commanded' as the reporting verb. • The imperative verb 'leave' takes the infinitive form 'to leave'. • Option A captures this exact transformation.

Convert the following sentence into indirect speech: The principal said to the peon, "Leave the room at once."

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