The nurse said, "Do not get off the bed"
Correct answer: A. The nurse forbade me to get off the bed.
- A. The nurse forbade me to get off the bed.
- B. The nurse asked me to get off the bed.
- C. The nurse forbade me not to get off the bed.
- D. The nurse advised me to get off the bed.
Explanation
In reported speech, a prohibition is often expressed using verbs like "forbade." The correct option is: "The nurse forbade me to get off the bed."
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