Choose the option that is the direct form of the sentence.

I told them to be quiet.

I told them, “Be quiet!”

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.