Reported Commands and Requests

ask/tell + object + to-infinitive.

Examples

• She told me to wait.

Key rules

• Pattern: ask/tell/order/tell + object + to-infinitive
• Negative: not + to-infinitive
• Ask is polite, order is strong
• Do not use that with commands

Common mistakes

• He told me close the door → He told me to close the door
• She asked me don't talk → She asked me not to talk