English
Narration
Imperative Sentence
Question #7831 (CAT-I)
Select the option that correctly converts the sentence into indirect speech:
The captain said to the sailors, "Drop the anchor immediately!"
A
The captain requested the sailors to drop the anchor immediately.
B
The captain told the sailors dropping the anchor immediately.
C
The captain ordered the sailors to drop the anchor immediately.
D
The captain said to the sailors that drop the anchor immediately.
• A captain giving directives to sailors is an authoritative command, making 'ordered' the appropriate reporting verb.
• The imperative mood changes to the infinitive (to drop).
• Option C is completely accurate.