Question

Indirect speech of: He said to the boy, "Do not play in the sun" is .............

• A. He forbade the boy to play in the sun.
• B. He requested the boy to not play in the sun.
• C. He says to the boy to not play in the sun.
• D. He ordered the boy not to play in the sun.

Hint:

Negative commands → use “forbade” in indirect speech.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Negative Imperative.
“Do not” in direct speech → “forbade” in indirect speech.
Step 2: Conversion.
Thus, “Do not play in the sun” → “forbade the boy to play in the sun.”
Step 3: Conclusion.
Correct answer is option (1).