Grammatically Correct Direct Speech
CMAT 2025 · Language Comprehension · Easy · Language Comprehension
Which of the following is grammatically correct?
- A.
Lakshman said to Sita, "Do not cross the Lakshman Line".
- B.
Lakshman told to Sita not to cross the Lakshman Line.
- C.
Lakshman said Sita, "Do not cross the Lakshman Line"
- D.
Lakshman told to Sita, "Do not cross the Lakshman Line".
Answer
A
Explanation
Option A uses correct reporting structure "said to [person]". 'Told' should not be followed by 'to'.
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