Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
Mohit ordered Rohit to be honest.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The most appropriate option to express the given sentence in direct speech is:
Mohit said, "Rohit, you must be honest."
The other options are incorrect:
- Mohit said, "Rohit, you should be honest." - This is incorrect because the modal verb "should" is used to express a suggestion or recommendation, not a command.
- Mohit said, "Rohit, you can be honest." - This is incorrect because the modal verb "can" is used to express permission or ability, not an obligation.
- Mohit said, "Rohit, you would be honest." - This is incorrect because the modal verb "would" is used to express a hypothetical situation, not a command.