Select the correct indirect speech: The doctor said to the patient, 'Take these medicines regularly.'
Subject: General English (सामान्य अंग्रेजी)
Topic: Narration: Direct and Indirect Speech
Options:
- Option A: The doctor advised the patient to take those medicines regularly.
- Option B: The doctor ordered the patient take these medicines regularly.
- Option C: The doctor suggested the patient that take those medicines.
- Option D: The doctor said to the patient taking these medicines regularly.
- Option E: Question unattempted / अनुत्तरित प्रश्न
Correct Answer:
Option A: The doctor advised the patient to take those medicines regularly.
Explanation:
In imperative sentences, reporting verb 'said to' changes to 'advised/ordered/requested', conjunction is 'to + V1', and demonstrative 'these' changes to 'those'.