She said, "Shut the door!" Which of the following is the correct reported speech?
A. She asked me whether I would shut the door.
B. She ordered me to shut the door.
C. She said that I should shut the door.
D. She shouted and said to shut the door.
Answer (2)
The correct reported speech for "Shut the door!" is that she ordered me to shut the door, accurately reflecting the command nature. Other options alter the meaning or soften the directive inappropriately. Thus, option B is the best choice.
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The correct reported speech for "Shut the door!" is that she ordered me to shut the door. This reflects the command nature of the original statement accurately. Other options change the directive meaning of the original sentence. ;
