Direct speech reconstruction (imperative/command): Choose the correct direct command that matches the reported sentence. Reported sentence: Nita ordered her servant to bring her a cup of tea. Choose the correct option.
Verbal Ability
Change of Speech
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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ANita told her servant, 'Bring a cup of tea.'
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BNita said, 'Bring me a cup of tea.'
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CNita said to her servant, 'Bring me a cup of tea.'
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DNita told her servant, 'Bring her that cup of tea.'
Answer
Correct Answer: Nita said to her servant, 'Bring me a cup of tea.'
Explanation
Given data
- Reported command uses 'ordered … to + verb'.
Concept/ApproachImperatives in direct speech use the base verb form and usually retain the addressee ('said to her servant'). The pronoun should be first person 'me' to match 'her' referring to the speaker Nita.
Option analysisC keeps the addressee and correct pronoun 'me'.A lacks the recipient ('her servant').B omits who is addressed.D wrongly uses 'her' (third person).
Final AnswerNita said to her servant, 'Bring me a cup of tea.'