Q
Change into indirect speech: The teacher said to the boys, "Sit down."
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A
The teacher ordered the boys to sit down.
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B
The teacher ordered the boys sit down.
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C
The teacher said the boys to sit down.
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D
The teacher ordered the boys that they sit down.
Correct Answer:
A. The teacher ordered the boys to sit down.
Explanation:
Imperatives become a reporting verb (ordered, told, commanded) + object + to-infinitive.