Question

Select the correct option to complete the sentence in indirect speech:
The policeman said, "Never jump the red light."
The policeman instructed us __________ the red light.

• A. To never jump
• B. For never jump
• C. To never jumped
• D. Never for jumping

Answer 1

The correct option is A To never jump

"Never jump the red light." is an order. We often use the word 'to' in the indirect speech to convert an order given in the direct speech.

Also, we use just the infinitive verb, rather than changing the tense of the sentence.

Option B - 'For never jump' is incorrect as we always use 'to' to convert order in the direct speech to indirect speech. Thus option B is incorrect.

Option C - 'To never jumped' is incorrect as we never use the past form of the verb with 'to'. Thus option C is incorrect.

Option D - 'Never for jumping' is incorrect as we can't use the continuous form of the verb. We need the infinitive verb form to explain the order given in the indirect speech. Thus option D is incorrect.

Option A - 'To never jump' can be used here as 'to' is used to indicate an order in the indirect speech and the verb is in the original form with 'to' to form an infinitive. Thus option A is the correct answer.

'The policeman instructed us to never jump the red light.'