A sentence is provided in direct speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding indirect speech.
Maria said to me, "Close the door."
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Maria told me to close the door.
Changes required:
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Verb change: Imperative in direct speech changes to told me to + verb in indirect speech.
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Pronoun change: you changes to me.
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Other changes: The command structure changes to to close, not just close or closing.
Converted sentence:
Maria told me to close the door.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.