alleryStart learning →A request like "Please leave the room" is reported with
Aan infinitive phrase
Ba that-clause form
Ca whether-clause
Da bare participle
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. an infinitive phrase
Requests and commands are reported by an infinitive phrase after asked or told.
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