Global MCQ Practice
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Reporting VerbsSet 18

1Giving credit to ones sources suing phrases like according to, states, explains, etc.
2Choose correct "Reporting back expression" .
3Reported Speech. Choose the correct form of the verbThey refused ..... (pay) the bill.
4He ..... her that violent films were often exciting.
5Why we go somewhere for a drink?
6What verbs do we use in direct speech?
7Recognize the reported speech:They mentioned that they would arrive late.
8The Avengers movie is thought ..... loads of far-fetched elements.
9He ..... that you couldn't travel to Australia by train.
10"I recommend you to see a specialist," the doctor advised.
11Everyone says that the band is planning to go on a world tour next year. (SAID)The band ..... planning to go on a world tour next year.
12She ..... she wanted to adopt a dog.
13People think that the company is planning a new advertising campaign.
14To revise or NOT to revise:The squire reiterated there are no giants but just windmills.
15She is thought ..... suffered from an infectious disease.
16"Remember to lock the door before you go to school", my sister said.
17This sentence is correct. "Tomas asked Francesca she was going on the school trip.
18Use a reporting verb: 'Please help me,' she requested.
19He wanted to find out ..... any changes to the schedule.
20CHOOSE THE CORRECT REPORTING VERB FOR EACH SENTENCE:"I'll go to France on holiday" said John.John ..... to go to France on holiday.
21You should take a coat
22He wanted to know ..... shopping during the previous morning.
23'I'm sorry I called you a liar.'
24"Why don't we have Indian food?" I said.
25The teacher ..... me that I should spend more time studying science subjects.
26Geeta told me that she had applied for the job.
27We ..... that we were going to be late
28People believe that the Prime Minister is in favour of Brexit.
29Geoffrey: I'm cooking lunch todayGeoffrey ..... (that) he was cooking lunch that day
30Indirect speech: Say and tell-tense changesDo these statements have errors? The newspaper told that there was a terrible storm.
31"I need $ 5"
32Had she read the reference books, she would have been able to finish the test.
33He said (A) me if (B) I had done (C) my (D) homework (finding mistake)
34He insisted that he was innocent of the crime.
35He ..... he didn't care about that job anymore.
36Sam warned me not (say) anything during the tea ceremony, so I didn't say a word.
37In IFDs performative verbs needs to be mentioned
38Reported Speech. Choose the correct form of the verbWe offered Mary ..... (take) her to the airport.
39People think that the new iPhone will come out next September.
40The professor (A) suggested that the report (B) is finished (C) before Friday (D).
41Max: "Frank often reads a book."Max ..... me (that) Frank often read a book.
42She ..... she didn't want to watch a thriller.
43The soldier warned .....
44Lan: I think extreme sports aren't for women as they are quite dangerous.Ann: ..... Women can do them if they get proper training
45He ....., "Have they met before?"
46..... that you are what you eat. I guess Jim is overweight because he .....
47To report the sentence "Be careful! The floor is wet, " which reporting verb best captures the speaker's intent?
48He suggested ..... to a holiday camp.
49I'd rather you ..... now.
50Direct = "Why don't we go to the cinema?" he said. Indirect = He ..... to the cinema.
51Which word is a reporting verb in the sentence: He replied, "I don't know the answer."
52Teguh: ..... Jusuf: No big deal
53Anna: I get 4 in Match. Dia: ..... (give your suggestion)
54In 2050, London won't be a good place to livein, will it?"-" ..... "
55He reported that the case had been sorted out within a month.Convert to Direct speech
56"Do you ..... taking his money? " asked the policeman
57They rumor that Coronavirus is a biological weapon.
58"Don't cross the road there" she said to the children. She ..... the children not to cross the road there.
59Many people believe that she will be here at 4 pm. => It .....
60"You ruined my jacket, Joy!" said Mary.
61The officer asked the peon ..... why he was late.