Direction: In each of the following questions, 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.
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I said to the old man,“Don’t sit on that chair, it is broken.”
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- I cautioned the old man against sitting on that chair as it was broken.
- I cautioned the old man against sitting on that chair, it was broken.
- I requested the old man not to sit on that chair because it is broken.
- I asked the old man not to sit on the chair as it is broken.
Correct Option: A
I cautioned the old man against sitting on that chair as it was broken. (Indirect)
said to ⇒ cautioned
don’t sit ⇒ against sitting
is (S. Pr.) ⇒ was (S. Past)
don’t can also be replaced by not to
