Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Direct/indirect

Question:

Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.

She said to Madhu, “Please post this letter.”

Options:

She requested Madhu to post that letter.

She said Madhu to post that letter.

She ordered Madhu that post this letter.

She told Madhu to post this letter.

Correct Answer:

She requested Madhu to post that letter.

Explanation:

The correct indirect form of the given sentence is: She requested Madhu to post that letter.

The other options are incorrect:

  • She said Madhu to post that letter. This is incorrect because we do not use the preposition "to" after the reporting verb "said".
  • She ordered Madhu that post this letter. This is incorrect because the reporting verb "ordered" is too strong for a request.
  • She told Madhu to post this letter. This is also correct, but it is less formal than using the word "requested".