Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
"Call the first witness," said the judge.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. The judge ordered them to call the first witness.
Changes required:
- Conjunction: “that” is not needed in imperative sentences
- Reporting verb: “said” → ordered (command)
- Pronoun change: implied “you” → “them”
- Tense change: base verb remains (call)
Converted sentence: The judge ordered them to call the first witness.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.