Choose the correct indirect speech form of the following sentence.
He said, "Come here."
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Transformation from direct to indirect speech:
Indirect speech: He told me to go there.
Reporting Verb: When changing an imperative sentence (a command or request) to indirect speech, "said" is typically changed to a verb like told, ordered, or asked.
Verb Infinitives: The imperative verb ("Come") is changed to its infinitive form preceded by "to" (to go).
Word Displacement: Certain words expressing nearness in time or place are changed to words expressing distance. In this context:
"Come" often changes to "go".
"Here" changes to "there".
Pronoun Adjustment: Since the listener is not specified in the direct speech, it is common practice to assume the speaker is talking to "me," hence the addition of "me" in the indirect form.