The officer said to the peon, 'Bring me a glass of water.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The officer said to the peon, 'Bring me a glass of water.'

A. The officer asked the peon bring a glass of water.

B. The officer ordered the peon to bring him a glass of water.

C. The officer ordered the peon to bring me a glass of water.

D. The officer said to peon bring me a glass of water.

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Imperative: 'said to' to 'ordered'. 'Me' changes to 'him'.

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