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    Question

    Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.

    My brother said to me, “Don’t waste your

    time.”
    A My brother advised me not to waste my time Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B My brother told me don’t waste time. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C My brother advised me that I should not waste my time. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D My brother requested me to not waste my time. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    In order to change an imperative sentence into the indirect speech, we use a to-infinitive Also, instead of ‘said’ we use one of the following reporting verbs- Advise, command, request, suggest, threaten, order, forbid, decree, propose, entreat, prompt, counsel, pardon, beg, persuade, instruct etc. (depending on the circumstances) Thus, the correct answer here is- My brother advised me not to waste my time.

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