Choose the option that is the direct form of the sentence.
The Principal said to them that he did not want to see any one to return with a complaint against them.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct direct form of the sentence is:
The Principal said to them, "I do not want to see anyone return with a complaint against you."
The other options are incorrect:
- The Principal said to them, "I did not want to saw any one to return with a complaint against them." This is incorrect because the verb "saw" is incorrect. The correct verb is "see".
- The Principal said to them, "I do not want to see any one to return with a complaint against you." This is incorrect because the pronoun "one" is not used in formal English. The correct pronoun is "anyone".
- The Principal said to them, "I do not want to see any one to returns with a complaint against you." This is incorrect because the verb "returns" is incorrect. The correct verb is "return".
- The Principal said to them, "I do not wanted to see any of them to be returning with a complaint." This is incorrect because the verb "wanted" is incorrect. The correct verb is "want".