Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
Mudassir warned the child, “Be careful and be slow.”

Correct option is B

Option (b) "Mudassir warned the child to be careful and to be slow" is the correct answer. This option effectively converts the direct command in direct speech to indirect speech by using the infinitive form of the verbs, which is the standard method for reporting commands and warnings.
Rules for Converting Direct to Indirect Speech in Commands and Warnings:
1. Use of Infinitive: When transforming commands or advice into indirect speech, the directive is generally expressed using the infinitive form of the verb prefixed by "to." This form maintains the instructive nature of the original statement without directly quoting the speaker.
2. Omission of Quotation Marks: In indirect speech, the original speaker's exact words are not quoted directly, thus quotation marks are omitted. The content is integrated into the flow of the sentence.
3. Change of Pronouns and Verbs: Pronouns and verbs may need adjustment to fit the perspective and tense continuity of the narrative in which the indirect speech is embedded. However, in this specific example, no pronoun or tense change is directly necessary because the command itself is generic and timeless.
Example of Rule Application: If the direct command is "Shut the door," the indirect speech would be "He asked her to shut the door." This uses the infinitive "to shut" to relay the command.
This approach in option (b) preserves the intent and urgency of the original warning without altering its basic meaning, fitting seamlessly into the reported narrative structure.