Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Direct/indirect

Question:

Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.

Mrs Mehta said, “Don’t forget to order sweets for Diwali”.

 

Options:

Mrs Mehta scolded him for not to forget to order sweets for Diwali.

Mrs Mehta reminded him not to forget to order sweets for Diwali.

Mrs Mehta reminded them to dont forget to order sweets for Diwali.

Mrs Mehta reminded him don't forget to ordered sweets for Diwali.

Correct Answer:

Mrs Mehta reminded him not to forget to order sweets for Diwali.

Explanation:

The correct indirect form of the given sentence is:

Mrs Mehta reminded him not to forget to order sweets for Diwali.

The other options are incorrect for the following reasons:

  • Mrs Mehta scolded him for not to forget to order sweets for Diwali. This sentence is incorrect because the verb "scolded" suggests that Mrs Mehta was being angry or critical, but the original sentence is simply a reminder.
  • Mrs Mehta reminded them to dont forget to order sweets for Diwali. This sentence is incorrect because the pronoun "them" is plural, but Mrs Mehta was only speaking to one person.
  • Mrs Mehta reminded him don't forget to ordered sweets for Diwali. This sentence is incorrect because the verb "ordered" is in the past tense, but the original sentence is a reminder to do something in the future.