Indirect Speech Imperatives

 When we change an imperative from direct speech into indirect speech we use the verbs told, ordered or commanded and we use the infinitive with to instead of the imperative.

For example:

Direct speech: Open the door!
Indirect speech: He told me to open the door.

Direct speech: Don’t close your books!
Indirect speech: The teacher told the students not to close their books.

Direct speech: Don’t move your car!
Indirect speech: The police officer ordered the man not to move his car.

Direct speech: Don’t say a word!
Indirect speech: She told us not to say a word.