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Reporting VerbsSet 17

1She ..... him that she didn't agree.

2Susan ..... me that she couldn't come to my house on Sunday.

3Last night, he ..... me about the magnificent scenery and the people ..... he had visited in Singapore.

4What did she advice for people who lack motivation at work?

5He insisted that she ..... the report by Friday.

6Do you mind if I come too?

7Which of the following indirect speech conversions uses the most informal and emotionally descriptive reported verb?

8Which reporting verb is suitable for reporting a command or order in indirect speech?

9The teacher said we should take up reading more books.

10Identify the reporting verb in the sentence: 'He told me that he would come.'

11Which reporting verb is most appropriate for converting commands to indirect speech?

12They ..... they were going to go to the amusement park.

13Circle the phrase that best completes each reporting sentence: "Don't touch the oven; it's hot!" She ..... touch the oven.

14Did you just ..... me a liar?

15Rewrite the sentence using the given keyword so the meaning stays the same. "Would you mind not mentioning the incident?" the secretary asked me quietly. Prompt: The secretary .....

16"I didn't cheat in the exam," he said.

17It / think / the winner / be / team / A/ but / it / turn / out / to be / team B/ yesterday/.

18I think you should forgive them. They ..... they were .....

19He is said ..... the digital camera.

20Read the direct speech: "I'm really worried about the upcoming history exam," whispered Alex. Which sentence uses a logically incorrect reporting verb to describe this?

21Transform the following indirect speech to direct: He mentioned that he would help us.

22The patient claimed ..... all of her medications.

23Soffie: I'am sure the end of the world will be in 2020.Yasty: Well, I really disagree with you. God knows the best.

24Nino: "Mr. Handoyo, ..... my father."Mr. Handoko: "How do you do, Mr. Sonjaya?"Mr. Sonjaya: "How do you do, Mr. Handoko?"

25She warned them to be careful crossing roads and reminded me to drive on the right.

26His parents recommended that he ..... more books.

27Complete the sentence using an appropriate reporting verb and Harvard citation:Brown (2023) ..... that mental health is often overlooked in business environments.

28"Don't forget to send the email before you leave, " she ..... him as he headed out the door.

29"We'll come back again." They promised .....

30"It's a great idea to go to the beach" said Maria.

31'Happy birthday, my darling, ' she (a). 'Thank you, Mum, ' replied Giles as she bent down to kiss him. She gave Harry such a warm smile that he immediately felt at ease.

32Which reporting verb best fits: Jojo ....., 'You should go to Shimla from Delhi.'

33He said ..... her that she was gorgeous.

34Choose the correct option.Luther ..... the doctor he had a pain in his chest.

35The art teacher ..... the headmaster that they ..... some good entries in the children's painting competition already.

36Dewi: Do you think Arman would be angry if I borrowed his motorcycle without his permission?Persik: I think so.From the dialogue, we know that .....

37What action best demonstrates ethical behavior during speech delivery?

38Mary:'' Leo, please, don't go"What did she ask Leo? $\rightarrow$ She ..... not to go.

39If you are not willing to take the risk, I'm sure Sam .....

40The woman asked ..... get lunch at school. A. can the children B. whether the children could C. if the children can D. could the children

41..... that adults can't grow new brain cells.

42He asked me ..... to Mary's birthday party the night before

43You say, "I went to Paris yesterday."

44Choose the words to complete the rule: "We use a reporting verb such as say, ..... or ....., followed by a that-clause"

45Mike asked me ..... abroad before.

46I'm dying to know

47' I didn't lie to you.'

48Julie ..... that she would join us after work.

49Jenny asked the store assistant ..... her furniture would be delivered the next day.

50She ..... phone later, but she didn't.

51(COMBINE) "I'll definitely get my hair cut this week" . She / promise

52The teacher demonstrates by:

53Priscilla demanded that I ..... her the truth.

54Which reporting verb is always followed by an object?

55Read and find the correct answer:"If I were you, I would stay at a less expensive hotel and spend more for extras."

56The "Special Introductory Verbs" in reported speech are used with the full infinitive, the gerund or a that-clause.

57The results of the trip will be announced immediately.

58In indirect speech, which word is commonly used to connect the reporting verb and the sentence?

59Which of the following is not a speech reporting verb?

60The teacher ..... us that we would write a test on reported speech next week.

61The president ..... to be ill now. His private doctor ..... for two hours ago. The president ..... to stay in bed for at least a week. He ..... not to go abroad. All his appointments have been cancelled.