In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
He said, "Be quiet and listen to my words."
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. He urged them to be quiet and listen to his words.
- As the reported speech is in an imperative sentence we need to follow certain rules.
- There will be a change in the reporting verb as there is an imperative sentence.
- Reporting verb will be changed into "urged".
- Inverted comma will be changed into "to"
- As all the rules are followed by the chosen option it will be correct.