English grammar
Reported Commands & Requests
"She told him to wait." Reported commands and requests use an infinitive structure rather than a quoted imperative.
Subject + told/asked + object + to + base verb
Real Examples from Native Speakers
"Several vegetarians have asked for an alternative to fried chicken."
Crispy Vegetarian Alternative To Fried Chicken
How it works
Formula
Subject + told/asked + object + to + base verb
This page combines the textbook rule with real-world English: every example is an unscripted clip from a real native speaker. You're hearing how this grammar point sounds in real life, not in a classroom.