Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Direct/indirect

Question:

Change the following sentence into Indirect Speech.

Shut the door!

Options:

May the door be shut

Let the door be shut

Might you shut the door

Could you shut the door?

Correct Answer:

Let the door be shut

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) - Let the door be shut

 Explanation:
When an imperative sentence (command or request) is changed into indirect speech, it usually begins with “let” if the command is in the form of an order.

Direct Speech: Shut the door!
Indirect Speech: He ordered that the door be shut / Let the door be shut.