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Reporting VerbsSet 19

1Foreigners were discouraged from coming to California to mine, as Americans didn't like them coming and finding gold. Foreigners were subjected to

2Identify the reporting verb in the sentence: 'She asked if I was coming.'

3Her boy friend is said ..... in the army two years ago

4He asked his sister .....

5"It's around the corner and on the left."

6Boss: "Can you finish this project by Friday?"

7I told Anton ..... he bought groceries.

8Doctor said to a patient, "change your habits and lifestyle."

9"I won't put up with your bad behaviour, Tom", said Mom.-> Mom ..... Tom's behaviour.

10"I'll give you a lift to the train station."He ..... to give his friend a lift to the train station.

11People know that the expedition reached the South Pole in May.

12A. Hello.B. Good morning. Are you here for an interview too?A. Yes. They say it's a good company to work for, don't they?B. Yes, they ..... say that.

13'I'll be at work early.' She ..... that she would be at work early.

14William suggested ..... to the cinema.

15..... my car keys anywhere? I'm afraid I ..... them again.

16Because the research results were unexpectedly complex, the committee requested that the final report ..... more details about the methodology.

17He is said ..... in Germany.

18She said ..... I was a doctor.

19..... that Shirley has ..... back from her holiday?

20The little girl ....., "I want some ice cream."

21She ..... me that she would buy a new car

22"You're right. I did get up late this morning", said Chris.-> Chris ..... late that morning.

23Damar: ..... our Biology class is so fun and very interesting.Tania: Yes, you are right I think so too. The Biology teacher conveys the lesson interestingly making the classroom atmosphere becomes pleasant.

24Complete the sentence using the correct Reported Speech:Kate ..... that she wanted to join us for lunch.

25They ..... if I wanted a ride home, but I had already made other plans.

26Drinking is a habit ..... I detest

27"He wonders if she is okay" illustrates the correct use of:

28Reported speechThese groups of verbs needs an object.example she told me

29If you are reporting a question someone asked, which reporting verb is the most appropriate choice to introduce it?

30She asked me ..... I was born in Hue.

31He said to me, "Please help me." (Indirect)

32They believe that the new policy will improve education.

33Which sentence correctly identifies the speaker tag?

34True or False:The reporting verb 'asked' is almost always used when you are reporting a question.

35Which of the following best represents a quotation?

36I recommend that going to Disneyland.

37The receptionist at the resort suggested that we ..... sunscreen before we went out in the sun.

38Use a reporting verb in the reported speech: 'I like to read,' she said.

39"James ..... me that you were there."

40He pretended ..... her number and so ..... to contact her.

41Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete Jenny and Jimmy are talking about university education.-Jenny: "I think having a university degree is the only way to succeed in life." -Jimmy: " ..... There are successful people without a degree." A. That's life. B. That's all right. C. I don't quite agree. D. I can't agree more.

42They say that the woman is working in a big company

43David ..... them he had been to the cinema at the weekend

44"Yes, I dropped the vase."

45People believe that he was involved in the crime.

46Mark the reported verb in the speech: "Can you help me?" asked the girl.

47Choose the correct reporting verb from this list and finish the reported speech for each example."Is the milk fresh?"

48What reporting verb is used to express congratulations?

49"I'm feeling much better."He ..... he was feeling much better.

50My mom ..... me that I couldn't go to my friend's party.

51"She asked ..... I had seen her bag."

52Choose the correct answer:Linda: Would you like to sit down? We have lots of food.Peter: ..... It's time to go home.

53A woman phoned at lunch time and asked ..... to Paul.

54Would ..... to lower the price if we ordered more from you?

55"What music do you listen to when you clean your room?" Tae Son .....

56For item nos. 4 to 6, please refer to the sentence below.4. Marissa is certain that we will all survive the COVID-19 crisis. What is the opinion-marking signal used in the sentence?

57The teacher suggested that the students ..... their essays again.

58"I wonder whether you got any milk."

59You want to invite someone gently. Which sounds best?

60Mike ..... me how old Sharon is

61In which sentence should the word "SEEMS" be used?