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Reporting VerbsSet 21

1During the heated debate, one student shouted, "That's a completely baseless accusation!" Complete the sentence with the reporting verb that best captures the forceful and emotional tone: The student forcefully ..... that the accusation was baseless.

2Why did the prosetucition intend to call the witnesses of the case?

3Connor is said to be very ambitious and aggressive.

4Jane ..... me there was nothing the matter.

5Workers ..... that they would all resign if they didn't get a pay rise.

6Choose the correct Indirect Speech conversion for the given Direct Speech sentence. Direct: The beggar pleaded, "Please give me some food."

7The old man advised ..... less attention to money.

8The teacher reminded .....

9The man insisted ..... he had been at home all evening.

10In indirect speech, "said to" is usually changed into:

11'' I ..... cook Nasi Lemak for dinner, please invite Mei Mei to join us too" said Rosa to Felicia. Felicia then went to Mei Mei and said '' Rosa ..... cook Nasi Lemak for dinner, please join us. ''

12Stern insisted that she come downtown so that he could explain this to her .....

13Peter saw the girl ..... across the road.

14Identify the reporting verb: The teacher explained that the test was postponed.

15Reporting verbs these verbs use ING as reported speech

16Jia said to linda, "the car is outside." Into Indirect speech.Jia ..... Linda that the car ..... outside.

17Choose the correct reporting verb: "I know you can do it. Take the exam again." He ..... him to take the exam again.

18Two students are talking about taking part in extracurricular activities at school. Ted: "Extracurricular activities are a waste of time." Kate: " ..... They improve students' essential life skills."

19What is the significance of reporting verbs in speech?

20Mike wanted to know ..... to the Wicklow Mountains.

21Change to direct speech: The clerk told the manager that he wanted to leave early that day.

22Which of the following sentences correctly uses 'say'?

23Which verbs can we use with reported speech?

24I want to have a boyfriend, which one should I buy?

25Before Annie ran out for a meeting yesterday, she had Ms. Brunelli ..... the new clerk around the premises.

26She told me, she ..... this is wrong.

27Isabela ....., "I'm not very tired."

28The stockbroker denied ..... of the secret business deal.A. having informed B. to have informed C. having been informed D. to have been informed

29Choose the better option using Report speech.No one ..... us what had happened.

30"I have an upset stomach."He ..... to me of having an upset stomach.

31That's not really how I see it.

32My mom told me that she would let me go to the party.Mom: " ..... "

33Choose the correct item.. The suspect ..... that he had been to the bank that day.

34I'll be happy to help you.

35'Speak up! I can't hear you!' ..... Father Bear.

36Choose the best answer to fill in the blank."You must quit smoking and drinking alcohol", his doctor said to him ..... > His doctor ..... him to quit smoking and drinking alcohol.

37Someone saw him ..... to a restaurant with his friends.

38In the sentence, "My dad reminded me to do my chores, " which word is the reporting verb?

39He told me "don't forget to lock the door"-> He ..... to lock the door.

40Stated, Claimed, Said examples of..

41Sue and Mike are talking about the use of mobile phone in class.-Sue: "Students should not be allowed to use mobile phones in class."-Mike: " ..... This will distract them from studying."

42Someone will paint my portrait tomorrow.I ..... tomorrow.

43"The local council says that we should recycle glass and plastic," said Mary. (advise)

44Emma ..... James would be home soon.

45'Why don't we go out and enjoy the weather?' My mom said.

46She said to her teacher, "Please explain this poem to me."

47They ..... in what part of Hanoi there have been great changes since 1954.

48Which of the following sentences uses punctuation correctly in reported speech?

49What is the reported speech for 'She said to me, "Please help me with this."'?

50He said: "Why don't you call the helpline? They can give you good advice" . (BECAUSE)=) He advised me ..... they could give me good advice.

51My best friend advised me ..... (see) this film

52He ..... me ..... to work today because of the storm.

53The manager suggested that the team ..... a new strategy for the project.

54Was it Captain Cook ..... New Zealand?

55..... have made a billion dollars last year.

56They ..... my sister that she was a fantastic musician.

57Select the correct reporting phrase: ..... what he says, he wasn't even there when the crime was committed.

58What is a reporting clause?

59I said we should wait, and the others all ..... that we should.

60She ..... me that she will take me home.

61Some schools report ..... students are being given reading assignments andhomework.