English Grammar - Narration
Choose the correct indirect speech.
The officer said, "Stand up."
English Grammar - Narration (Direct and Indirect Speech)
Options:
- The officer requested him to stand up.
- The officer ordered him to stand up.
- The officer advised him standing up.
- The officer asked him standing.
Right Answer: The officer ordered him to stand up.
This imperative sentence expresses a command because it is spoken by an officer. Commands are converted into indirect speech using reporting verbs such as "ordered" or "commanded," followed by the object and the infinitive form of the verb. Therefore, "The officer ordered him to stand up" is correct. The other options either use an inappropriate reporting verb or incorrect grammatical construction.
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