Question : Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.
He told me not to jump to any conclusion.
Option 1: He said to me, “Not jump to any conclusion.”
Option 2: He said to me, “Don’t jump to any conclusion.”
Option 3: He told to me, “Don’t jump to any conclusion.”
Option 4: He said to me, “Not to jump to any conclusion.”
Correct Answer: He said to me, “Don’t jump to any conclusion.”
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The direct form of a sentence typically involves quoting the exact words spoken by someone.
The steps of conversion are as follows:
- The reporting verb "told" is changed to "said".
- The pronouns remain the same because the original sentence doesn't involve a change in person.
- The imperative phrase "not to jump to any conclusion" is quoted directly and enclosed within quotation marks.
Therefore, the direct form would be: He said to me, "Do not jump to any conclusion."
Related Questions
Know More about
Staff Selection Commission Combined Grad ...
Result | Eligibility | Application | Selection Process | Preparation Tips | Admit Card | Answer Key
Get Updates BrochureYour Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam brochure has been successfully mailed to your registered email id “”.