Question : Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
I warned Rita not to be late the next day.
Option 1: I warned to Rita, “Don’t be late tomorrow”.
Option 2: I warning Rita, “Not be late tomorrow”.
Option 3: I warned Rita, “Not be late tomorrow”.
Option 4: I warned Rita, “Don’t be late tomorrow”.
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Correct Answer: I warned Rita, “Don’t be late tomorrow”.
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Narration Conversion :
- The reporting verb warned remains unchanged.
- The reported speech is enclosed in quotation marks.
- Additionally, imperatives (commands) in reported speech retain their form in direct speech.
- The verb form d on't is used to maintain the original meaning of the warning.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: I warned Rita, "Don't be late tomorrow."
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