mdcat english MCQ #203

The sign on the wall said, 'Please do not touch the exhibits.' What is the indirect form of this request?

mdcat english MCQ #203

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The sign on the wall said, 'Please do not touch the exhibits.' What is the indirect form of this request?

    • A) The sign on the wall requested that visitors not touch the exhibits.
    • B) The sign on the wall said that visitors should not touch the exhibits.
    • C) The sign on the wall asked visitors not to touch the exhibits.
    • D) The sign on the wall told visitors to touch the exhibits.

    Answer: The sign on the wall asked visitors not to touch the exhibits.

    Explanation: The imperative mood is reported using 'asked' or 'requested' followed by 'not to' or 'to not'.