Note:If the reporting verb is ‘suggested’ we use verb + ing or that clause not an infinitive. Indirect speech:He proposed that we should sing a song together.Direct speech: He said, “let`s sing a song together.”.Indirect speech: She suggested eating out that night.Direct speech: She said, “let`s eat out tonight.”.Indirect speech: She encouraged me to watch a movie with her.Direct speech: She said, “let`s watch a movie.”.He notified me not to stay there anymore.He informed me not to stay there anymore.He warned me not to stay there anymore.He threatened me not to stay there anymore.He advised me not to stay there anymore.He ordered me not to stay there anymore.Indirect speech: RP + not to + Verb1 + ROTS Indirect Speech of Negative Imperativesĭirect speech: He said to me, “Don`t stay here anymore.” Indirect Speech of Imperative Sentencesĭirect speech: He said to me, “Leave India.” Depending upon the nature of imperative sentence in reported speech. To change such sentences into indirect speech we use to- infinitive or that clause and instead of the reporting verb ‘said’ we use the following reporting verbs:Īdvise, command, request, suggest, threaten, order, forbid, decree, propose, entreat, prompt, counsel, pardon, beg, persuade, instruct etc. You might know that an imperative sentence expresses ideas such command, request, advice, suggestion, allowance etc.
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