English Narration Imperative Sentence Question #7820 (CAT-I)

Choose the correct indirect form of the sentence: The doctor said to the patient, "Do not eat oily food for a week."

A The doctor advised the patient not to eat oily food for a week.
B The doctor forbade the patient to not eat oily food for a week.
C The doctor told the patient that do not eat oily food for a week.
D The doctor warned the patient for eating oily food for a week.
Correct Answer & Explanation
Option A
• Medical instructions are given as advice, so 'advised' is appropriate. • For negative imperatives with 'advised', we use 'not to' before the verb (advised... not to eat). • Option A follows this rule perfectly.