English Grammar - Narration
English Grammar - Narration
Choose the correct indirect speech.
She said, "Never tell a lie."
Options:
- She advised me never to tell a lie.
- She ordered never lie.
- She requested lie.
- She asked lie.
Right Answer: She advised me never to tell a lie.
This sentence is a negative imperative expressing advice. In indirect speech, negative commands or advice are generally reported using the reporting verb "advised" followed by "not to" or "never to" with the base form of the verb. Here, "Never tell a lie" becomes "She advised me never to tell a lie." The remaining options are grammatically incorrect because they omit essential words or fail to follow the standard structure used for reporting negative imperative sentences.This question is part of English Grammar - Narration, which has 35 practice questions with answers.
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