Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.
Raju said to Reghu, “Stay back.”

Correct option is A

The correct indirect speech of the given sentence is (a) Raju ordered Reghu to stay back.
Explanation:
· The given sentence is in direct speech (imperative sentence).
· In reported speech, imperative sentences are changed by using "ordered," "requested," "advised," or "told" based on the nature of the command.
· Structure:
· Direct Speech: Subject + said to + object + “command/request/advice.”
· Indirect Speech: Subject + ordered/requested/advised/told + object + to + base verb + other elements.
· Since “Stay back” is a command, the correct verb to use is “ordered.”
· The verb remains in the base form after "to."
Example:
Direct: The teacher said to the students, “Complete your homework.”
Indirect: The teacher ordered the students to complete their homework.