Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.
The teacher commanded the students not to shout.

Options

A. The teacher says to the students,"Do not shout."
B. The teacher said to the students,"Don't shout."
C. The teacher said to the students,"You should not shout."
D. The teacher told to the students,"You must not shout."

Answer

B

Explanation

The teacher said to the students,"Don.t shout." (Correct)
(a) The teacher `ul("says to")` the students, "Do not shout. "(Incorrect Reported Verb)
(c ) The teacher said to the students, "`ul("You should not shout.")`"(Meaning has changed)
(d) The teacher `ul("told to the")` students,"You `ul("must not shout.")`" (Incorrect Reported Verb and usage of must is also incorrect)