Choose the correct indirect narration of the following statement from the given alternatives:
I said to the mechanic, "Repair the bike as soon as possible."
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Correct Answer: I told the mechanic to repair the bike as soon as possible.
Explanation:
• In an imperative sentence, the reporting verb said to is changed into verbs like told, asked, or ordered depending on the context.
• The imperative mood is converted into an infinitive using to + base form of the verb (V1). Therefore, "Repair..." becomes "to repair...".
• The preposition to is dropped after told when followed by an object (e.g., told the mechanic, not said the mechanic).