Question

    Select the option that expresses the given sentence in

    direct speech. I warned Rita not to be late the next day.
    A I warned to Rita, “Don’t be late tomorrow”. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B I warning Rita, “Not be late tomorrow”. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C I warned Rita, “Not be late tomorrow”. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D I warned Rita, “Don’t be late tomorrow”. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The direct speech version of the sentence should include the exact words spoken by the speaker, enclosed within quotation marks. The correct form includes the words "Don't be late tomorrow" within quotation marks and follows the structure of a direct command.

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