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Question : Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
I said to Hia, "Don't litter".

Option 1: I advised Hia to not litter.

Option 2: I implored Hia not to litter.

Option 3: I ordered Hia to not litter.

Option 4: I offered Hia to not litter.


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: I implored Hia not to litter.


Solution : The correct choice is the second option .

Narration Conversion:

  • Change in reporting verb : Said to is changed to implored , as it is an imperative sentence.
  • Pronoun and structure Adjustment: I will remain unchanged.
  • The command "Don't litter" is transformed into an infinitive phrase "not to litter" to fit the structure of indirect speech.

Therefore, the indirect speech of the sentence is: I implored Hia not to litter.

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