In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
Mother said, "Lie down, Arjun."
- AMother told lie down Arjun.
- BMother told Arjun for lying down.
- CMother asked Arjun to lie down.
- DMother asked Arjun to be lied down.
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
The direct speech is an imperative sentence containing a command or request ("Lie down, Arjun.").
When converting imperative sentences into indirect speech, the reporting verb "said" is changed to a verb like ordered, requested, advised, or asked depending on the tone.
The reporting verb must be followed by an object (Arjun).
The imperative mood is converted into an infinitive format ("to + verb"). Therefore, "Lie down" becomes "to lie down".
Option C perfectly applies this rule: "Mother asked Arjun to lie down."
When converting imperative sentences into indirect speech, the reporting verb "said" is changed to a verb like ordered, requested, advised, or asked depending on the tone.
The reporting verb must be followed by an object (Arjun).
The imperative mood is converted into an infinitive format ("to + verb"). Therefore, "Lie down" becomes "to lie down".
Option C perfectly applies this rule: "Mother asked Arjun to lie down."