Select the sentence that correctly expresses a formal request in indirect speech.
The manager requested the staff to complete the task immediately.
A formal request reported in indirect speech is usually formed with the pattern "requested + object + to-infinitive."
This pattern keeps the sentence grammatically complete by pairing "the staff" with the infinitive "to complete."
"The manager requested the staff to complete the task immediately" follows this pattern correctly and reads smoothly.
Similar Questions
Which of the following correctly converts the sentence into reported speech?
Sentence: The scientist said, 'The earth revolves around the sun.'
Select the correctly reported form of the sentence:
"The teacher said, 'Let us begin the discussion immediately.'"
Select the correctly reported form of the sentence:
"Rita said, 'Had I known the facts, I would have acted differently.'"
Important Questions from Direct and Indirect Speech
Directions: Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
The lion asked the lioness, "Where will you hide yourself, until I return?”
Select the correct indirect narration of the given sentence.
Sushant said to the elderly lady, “Madam, you can take my place and stand here in the queue.”
Select the correct indirect narration of the given sentence.
Dev said to his mother, “Don’t worry we’ll soon find a way out of this crisis.”
Directions: Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
Neha said to me, “I am going to see a movie today.”
Direction: Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence.
Frank said to Albert, “ How is your search for a new house coming along?”
