Choose the correct form of the given sentences in indirect speech :
"Remember to switch off all the lights," she said.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → She reminded me to switch off all the lights
Imperative sentence in indirect speech:
An order, request or piece of advice is reported with a verb that shows its sense (told, ordered, requested, advised, reminded) + object + to-infinitive.
| Change | Direct | Indirect | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reporting verb | said | reminded | “Remember to ...” asks the listener not to forget a task, so “said” becomes “reminded”. |
| Pronoun change | (the listener) | me | The listener (me) is named as the object: “reminded me”. |
| Task | Remember to switch off | to switch off | The task follows as a to-infinitive: “to switch off all the lights”. |
| Full sentence | “Remember to switch off all the lights,” she said. | She reminded me to switch off all the lights |
Example: “Remember to post the letter,” Mother said. → Mother reminded me to post the letter.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 2: She agreed to switch off all the lights — Incorrect. Agreed means she accepted the job herself. In the direct speech she asks someone else to do it.
Option 3: She persuaded to switch off all the lights — Incorrect.
- Persuaded means convinced someone after argument, which the words do not show.
- "Persuade" needs an object (persuaded me to ...), which is missing.
Option 4: She provoked me to switch off all the lights — Incorrect. Provoked means made someone angry or stirred them to act. A friendly reminder is not provocation.