English Narration Imperative Sentence Question #7824 (CAT-I)

Select the correct indirect speech of the following sentence: The mentor said to the apprentice, "Observe every stroke of the brush carefully."

A The mentor told the apprentice to observe every stroke of the brush carefully.

B The mentor requested the apprentice that he should observe every stroke of the brush carefully.

C The mentor asked to the apprentice to observe every stroke of the brush carefully.

D The mentor ordered the apprentice observing every stroke of the brush carefully.

Correct Answer & Explanation

Option A

• In imperative sentences, the reporting verb 'said to' is changed into appropriate verbs like told, advised, or ordered based on the context. • The imperative mood is converted into an infinitive phrase using 'to' followed by the base verb (to observe). • Option A correctly follows all rules of narration change for imperative sentences.

Select the correct indirect speech of the following sentence: The mentor said to the apprentice, "Observe every stroke of the brush carefully."

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