Infinitives for Commands
Direct:
Before the test, the instructor said,
“Turn off all cell phones.”
Reported:
The instructor said to turn off
all cell
phones.
Direct: “Stop running!” the lifeguard shouted at
the boys.
Reported: The lifeguard shouted at the boys to stop
running.
Negatives
In reported speech, use a
negative infinitive for
negative instructions, commands, and requests.
(There is no such thing, really, as a negative
invitation!)
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