Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Direct/indirect

Question:

Pick the correct Indirect Speech for the given sentence :

Rakesh said to Mahesh, "Go away".

Options:

Rakesh asked Mahesh to go away.

Rakesh ordered Mahesh to go away.

Rakesh said Mahesh to go away.

Rakesh wanted Mahesh to go away.

Correct Answer:

Rakesh ordered Mahesh to go away.

Explanation:

The correct Indirect Speech for the given sentence is "Rakesh ordered Mahesh to go away."

Here's why:

  • The direct speech "Go away" is an imperative sentence, conveying a command or request.
  • Converting an imperative sentence into indirect speech requires using an appropriate reporting verb like "ordered," "told," "requested," or "asked."
  • Out of the options provided, only "ordered" accurately reflects the authoritative tone and command implied in the direct speech.
  • "Rakesh asked Mahesh to go away" softens the tone and implies a polite request, which does not match the direct speech.
  • "Rakesh said Mahesh to go away" is grammatically incorrect and lacks a proper reporting verb.
  • "Rakesh wanted Mahesh to go away" expresses a desire instead of a direct command.