The teacher says, "Don't go there."
Correct answer: B. The teacher ordered not to go there.
- A. The teacher ordered to go there.
- B. The teacher ordered not to go there.
- C. The teacher orders not to go there.
- D. The teacher ordered to not go there.
Explanation
The original sentence is a command or instruction given by the teacher, and the correct reporting of this sentence would be:"The teacher ordered not to go there."
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