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Problem 14 - Entrance Test

Change into indirect speech: The teacher said, "Sit down, children."

Correct: A

Imperative sentences are reported using reporting verbs like 'ordered', 'told', or 'commanded' followed by the object and 'to + base verb'. 'Sit down' becomes 'to sit down'. The correct answer is: The teacher ordered the children to sit down.