What are reported commands?

[Hener]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #178 "Reported commands: reported speech", question 9

"I won't lend you any more money." -- Matthew ......... to lend me any more money.

(a) offered
(b) asked
(c) refused
(d) invited

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #178 "Reported commands: reported speech", answer 9

"I won't lend you any more money." -- Matthew refused to lend me any more money.

Correct answer: (c) refused

Your answer was: correct
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what is reported commands

[Mister Micawber]

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A report of a command:

Command: 'Get into the car!'
Reported command: He told me to get into the car.
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