(A) The Captain wanted his men to stand at ease.
(B) The Captain commanded his men to stand at ease.
(C) The Captain told his men that they would stand at ease.
(D) None of these
🧠 Explanation:
- The sentence “Stand at ease” is an imperative sentence, which expresses a command.
- When changing direct speech with an imperative to indirect speech, we usually use reporting verbs like ordered, commanded, or told, depending on the context.
- Since the speaker is a Captain and addressing his men with a military instruction, the appropriate reporting verb is commanded.
- Therefore, the correct indirect form is: The Captain commanded his men to stand at ease.
