Question
Download Solution PDFDirections: Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.
The policeman warned us not to block the traffic.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is The policeman said to us, “Do not block the traffic.”
- The given sentence is an indirect speech.
- The basic rules for changing or converting indirect speech into direct speech:
- The commas and inverted commas are added and 'that' is removed.
- The reporting verb 'warned' is used in 'direct' speech, therefore, "do not" is used as a command or entreaty not to do something.
- From the following rules, we get the correct sentence as- option 2.
Hence, the correct answer is 'The policeman said to us, “Do not block the traffic.” '
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