Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
My brother said to me, “Don’t play in the rain.”

Correct option is B

The correct indirect speech is (b).
Explanation:
· For negative imperative sentences (commands/requests with “Don’t”), we use "forbade + object + to + verb".
· "Said to" becomes "forbade" when expressing prohibition.
· We do not use double negatives like "refused me to not..." ❌
· "Assured" is used for giving confidence, not for prohibitions.
Grammatical rule used:
➡️ Direct to Indirect (Negative Command):
"Don't + verb" → “Subject + forbade + object + to + base form of verb”
Example:
Direct: She said to me, “Don’t be late.”
Indirect: She forbade me to be late.
Info Booster:
· Never use “not to” after “forbade” – it already implies prohibition.
· Avoid incorrect phrases like “refused me to…”