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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.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Nita said to her servant, 'Bring me a cup of tea.'

Explanation:

Given data

  • Reported command uses 'ordered … to + verb'.


Concept/Approach
Imperatives 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 analysis
C 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 Answer
Nita said to her servant, 'Bring me a cup of tea.'

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