In the following question a sentence has been given in Direct Indirect speech Out of the four altern...........

English Language (CHSL) Direct/Indirect speech

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

Mother said, "Lie down, Arjun."

Mother told lie down Arjun.

Mother told Arjun for lying down.

Mother asked Arjun to lie down.

Mother asked Arjun o be lied down.

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Explanation:

These two ways of narration are called direct speech and indirect speech. Direct Note that the past perfect tense is used to lay stress on the completion of one past action before another past action. It is used when an explanation is desired. Indirect: The mother asked the daughter whether she knew where John was.