Question : Select the correct indirect narration of the given sentence.
The lecturer said to the class, "You should start preparing for the examination."
Option 1: The lecturer had advised the class to started preparing for the examination.
Option 2: The lecturer advised the class you have to start preparing for your examination.
Option 3: The lecturer advises the class to start preparing for the examination.
Option 4: The lecturer advised the class to start preparing for the examination.
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Correct Answer: The lecturer advised the class to start preparing for the examination.
Solution : The correct option will be the fourth option.
When converting a direct speech sentence into indirect speech, certain changes occur. In this case, the imperative sentence is reported indirectly.
Narration Conversion:
- The reporting verb said is replaced with a verb that conveys advice, which is advised in this context.
- In the indirect speech, the imperative statement is changed using the infinitive form (to start) .
Therefore, the correct sentence is: The lecturer advised the class to start preparing for the examination.
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