The teacher asked us ____ quiet during the test.
- A. to be(correct answer)
- B. be
- C. being
- D. are
Why: A request is reported with asked + object + to: to be quiet.
B114 questions · Intermediate · Reported Speech
Tell / Ask Someone to Do Something Exercises with Answers
Practise reporting orders and requests: told and asked + object + to, not to for "don't", want and would like someone to do something, and verbs like advise, remind and warn. Answers and short explanations included.
14 questions
Sample questions with answers
My dad told me ____ my phone at the dinner table.
- A. not to use(correct answer)
- B. don't use
- C. not use
- D. not using
Why: "Don't use your phone" is reported as not to use.
I'd like you ____ this form before you leave.
- A. to sign(correct answer)
- B. sign
- C. signing
- D. that you sign
Why: Would like works like want: I'd like you to sign.
Lessons on this topic
- Verb + Object + To Infinitive: Told Me to, Asked Me to
How to report orders and requests with told / asked + object + to infinitive, not to for "don't", want someone to, and verbs like advise, remind and invite.
