Question

    Select the most appropriate direct form of the given sentence.

    Her mother advised her not to go too fast while reciting

    her poem.
    A Her mother said, “Why are you going so fast while reciting your poem?” Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Her mother said, “Don’t go too fast while reciting your poem.” Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Her mother said, “You needn’t go too fast while reciting your poem.” Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Her mother said, “Don’t go too fast while reciting her poem.” Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Here a third person is reporting the speech. So, when the mother had told, it must be “your poem”. Thus, option 2 is correct.

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