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Direction: In 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.

  1. The pilot said, “Please don’t panic but tighten your seat belts.”
    1. The pilot told to the passengers that they should not panic but tighten the seat belts.
    2. The pilot told the passengers to not panic but to tighten their seat belts instead.
    3. The pilot told the passengers not to panic but to tighten your seat belts.
    4. The pilot told the passengers not to panic but to tighten their seat belts.
Correct Option: D


When a sentence begins with don’t in D.S. not to will be used in I.S.



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