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Verbal Ability - Change of Speech - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Change of Speech - Section 1 (Q.No. 3)
Change of Speech
Directions to Solve
In the questions below the sentences have been given in Direct/Indirect speech. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
3.
His father ordered him to go to his room and study.
His father said, "Go to your room and study."
His father said to him, "Go and study in your room."
His father shouted, "Go right now to your study room"
His father said firmly, "Go and study in your room."
Answer: Option
Explanation:
No answer description is available. Let's discuss.
Discussion:
26 comments Page 1 of 3.
JAckie said:   6 years ago
Option A is wrong here,

As there is no indication to whom the father was speaking with (him, her etc). Although there is no tone of authority in option B, but it's the most consistent and relevant answer.

So, I would go with B.
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Harshita said:   5 years ago
When we order something to someone then "said" is used instead of "said to". Hence "said" is more appropriate here than "said firmly" or "said to".
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Janvi said:   6 years ago
In a change of speech, Any sentence indicating as a sense of order should be like the option B. I think this is the correct answer.
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Mithu said:   8 years ago
Option A is correct, because by the words " go to your room and study " is an order itself.
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Mahesh said:   9 years ago
Ya, I agree with @Navya.
Manisha said:   6 years ago
If the direct speech indicates an order, command then the indirect speech will changed to 'ordered'. Here option B will be correct because both the indication of an order and the person are also mentioned.
Anshul Gupta said:   6 years ago
Please explain because in A it is not mention that to whom he said or he ordered to got to room and study.
Parameshwar Gaded said:   7 years ago
I think B is the right answer.
Parameshwar Gaded said:   7 years ago
Please, anyone can describe that why answer A is right?
Proyash said:   7 years ago
I think B should be the answer.
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