“Change narration: The father told his children “”Be punctual.”””

"Changing direct speech to indirect (reported) speech involves altering the verb tense and structure while retaining the original meaning. In “The father told his children ‘Be punctual’” the direct command becomes “The father advised his children to be punctual” in indirect form using “advised” and the infinitive “to be.” This transformation is essential in English grammar for reporting conversations accurately applicable in journalism academic writing and storytelling. Mastery of narration ensures clarity and fidelity in conveying spoken words across various communicative contexts."