The commander said to the soldiers, 'March forward!' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The commander said to the soldiers, 'March forward!'

A. The commander ordered that the soldiers march forward.

B. The commander ordered the soldiers to march forward.

C. The commander said to march forward.

D. The commander commanded the soldiers forward.

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Imperative: ordered + object + to-infinitive.

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