Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
The doctor advised me to take bed rest and eat nutritious food.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. The doctor said to me, “Take bed rest and eat nutritious food.”
The given sentence is in indirect speech:
'The doctor advised me to take bed rest and eat nutritious food.'
When converting indirect to direct speech, we must:
Change the reporting verb 'advised' to a suitable imperative structure (a command or suggestion).
Use 'Take...' directly to express the advice.
Maintain correct subject pronouns (here, the doctor is speaking to “me,” so the instruction is directed at “you”).
Let’s check the options:
“I should take...” – Wrong subject ('I' refers to the doctor, not the patient).
“I take...” – Again, wrong subject and incorrect tense.
“You take...” – Not the correct verb form for an imperative; sounds awkward.
“Take bed rest and eat nutritious food.” – Correct imperative sentence, directly expressing the