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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.”


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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."

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