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      Question

      My brother said to me, тАЬDonтАЩt waste your

      time.тАЭ Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
      A My brother advised me not to waste my time Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B My brother told me donтАЩt 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 тАШsaidтАЩ 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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