Choose the option that is the direct form of the sentence.
I told them to be quiet.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct direct form of the sentence is:
I told them, "Be quiet!"
The other options are incorrect:
- I told to them, “You must be quiet.” This is incorrect because we do not use the preposition "to" after the verb "told" when giving a command.
- I said to them “Be you quiet!” This is incorrect because the subject of the sentence should be "you", not "you".
- I said them, “You be quiet.” This is incorrect because we do not use the imperative mood when addressing someone directly.