English MCQ #1419

English MCQ #1419

1. Question 1

   Q1. The Captain said to his men, "Stand at ease."

   • A) The Captain urged his men to stand at ease.
   • B) The Captain commanded his men to stand at ease.
   • C) The Captain wanted his men to stand at ease.
   • D) The Captain told his men that they should stand at ease.

   Answer: The Captain commanded his men to stand at ease.

   Explanation: Military orders use "commanded" in reported speech; "Stand at ease" is an imperative command, so the reporting verb is "commanded."