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Reporting VerbsSet 16

1Choose the correct translation of the following sentence:My friends insisted that I go to Prom.

2"If I were you, I would rent another room" said my friend.

3They ..... their children that they would come back the day after.

4Use a reporting verb: 'You must try this cake,' she suggested.

5Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best option for each of the questions.Jack: "It will be great if there are more hologram devices in every classroom." Andy: " ..... With hologram devices, teachers can carry out scientific experiments right in the classroom."

6I'd like you to study harder

7He told that he was tired.

8REPORTING VERBS:Ben refused to play soccer again.

9In an indirect speech 'says to' changes into .....

10They ..... there was a problem.

11A: I had already moved away when Soo-Jin moved into my building.B: .....

12She said me that she was tired.

13Correct or incorrect?Ricardo: "I live in this building."Ricardo told to us he lives in this building.

14Which of the following is NOT a reporting verb that requires a 'to-infinitive'?

15'You walk 200 metres, then turn left'

16"It's a great idea to go to the beach" said Maria. (recommend + verb-ing)

17"Why don't you get your hair cut, Gavin?" Said Adam.

18WHICH REPORTING VERB?"You should definitely apply for a scholarship. You'll get it easily."

19He ..... that I could go with him to the pub.

20We ..... them to meet us in the main square at half past eleven.

21Jimmy: I've been looking for some materials for myEnglish research paper. It's about English authors.Mary: ..... Jimmy: Do you think I will find what I'mlooking for there? Mary: Of course. I always use it todo my English assignments.

22Mr Jackson ..... me to study harder.

23My mother told me that I won't play Fortnite

24The child said, "I love this game!" Change this to Indirect Speech.

25He said that ..... help me.

26Identify the reporting verb in this sentence: The teacher explained that the test would be on Friday.

27Have you heard the news? Mary and Nick are engaged.- ..... Mary didn't like him, did she?- .....

28They say that many people are homeless after the tsunami

29My cousins ..... that that was the best fast food restaurant in town!

30Tell him to ring me up if you ..... him.

31The new boy,Joey, told Judy Billings that George .....

32The doctor told me:'You should rest your leg for two weeks.'

33We ..... from the police that the prisoner had run away.

34Peter ..... that he ..... Helen to go.

35My brother insists that my brother ..... (work) on the farm

36"If I were you, I would go to see the doctor" , David said to Claudia.

37Identify the reporting verb in the following sentence:They exclaimed, 'We completed the project!'

38The man ..... that he must go as soon as possible

39He said that he'd help us

40The driver asked the policeman where he could park his truck.

41You should apply for the job" said Jack to Stella. (encourage)

42Choose the correct reporting verb: "She's late," the teacher .....

43"I will be careful with fake news online":he said.

44Identify the reporting verb: He told me, 'You should study harder.'

45Choose the correct option to complete each sentence.1. Jim ..... Siri what the capital of Puerto Rico is.

46They are cutting her hair right now.$\rightarrow$ She is ..... her hair .....

47Mimi: You look confused. ..... Alex: Yes. I am lost on the way to ABC Mall. Do you know how I can get there?The proper expression to fill the blank above is .....

48"Get out or I'll call the police," said the woman.-> The woman ..... to call the police if he didn't get out.

49In reported speech we use 2 verbs as an introductory sentence. Select the verbs.

50Change direct speech into reported speech Charlie ..... that his father was in hospital.

51Choose the most appropriate reporting verb to complete the sentence."Wow, this is the best concert I've ever been to!" she said with excitement. She ..... that it was the best concert she had ever been to.

52People say, " A man is judged by the dress he wears. "

53"What did you (learn, teach) today?" Mom asked us at the dinner table.

54Choose the best reporting verb for the context. "Watch out for the slippery floor!" the janitor called out. The janitor ..... us to watch out for the slippery floor.

55"This film is boring," he said to his friends.He ..... to his friends that the film was boring.

56You never tidy up

57According to this newspaper, John is said ..... a new record for the long jump.

58The actor's final remarks were, "It has been an amazing experience."

59Convert from direct to indirect speech: He said to him, 'Thank you for your kind help.' *

60A: 'Did they finally find the keys?' B: 'I ....., because they didn't call asking for help.'

61Direct = "How about having a swim?" they said.Indirect = They ..... having a swim.