Reported speech in commands
SB p. 103
- In reported commands, the pronouns and other words change in the same way as in reported statements.
- Verbs we often use in reported commands are order/ recommend/ instruct/ warn/ command.
- Tell is used to report commands and instructions, ask is used for more polite requests.
- Make use of this five-part format:
1. somebody (he, she, they, etc.)
2. told/ ordered/ asked
3. somebody else (her friend, me, etc.)
4. to / not to
5. infinitive (+ something) Infinitive = hele werkwoord