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Reporting VerbsSet 9

1They advised me to get a visa

2She wondered how those ships' carbon emissions affect the locals living nearby.

3Choose the correct reporting verb: He ..... (ask) if I was ready.

4"Don't forget to feed the chicken twice a day."

5The Giant PandaThe giant panda is a beloved animal in China. It is regarded (1) ..... a national .....

6Choose the best reporting verb: Mother ..... me, 'Do not enter the swimming pool if your instructor is absent.'

7"Would you like something to drink?" he asked

8What did the man in white demand to know?

9Choose say, tell or ask depending on the type of direct speech. "We went to the cinema and then to a Chinese restaurant" They ..... they went to the cinema and then to a Chinese restaurant.

10Would you like to come to my 18 birthday party? He asked me.

11He insisted that I ..... a gift from him

12I live in India now, and friends back home must ..... I'm mad.

13Select the appropriate verb that will complete the sentence.DIRECT: Jean wondered, "Will I receive a giant teddy bear this year?"INDIRECT: Jean wondered if she ..... receive a giant teddy bear this year.

14Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.My friend said to me "If I were you, I would tell them the truth" .

15The skyscraper is said to have been built in 1930.

16They ..... me if I could speak Japanese.

17Georgia ..... she would be late for the meeting. She ..... she was feeling ill.

18True or False Is this correct: "It is said that Neanderthals could not speak."

19Which of the following is a reporting verb? a) said b) run c) jump

20"Yes, I'll take you to the cinema, " said Elizabeth.

21It's only to look at. You can't use it, sir.

22I .....:" I can't stay here anymore."

23If the sentence shows a polite request, the correct reporting verb is:

24WHICH REPORTING VERB?"Would you like to go for an ice cream?"

25Mum ..... us she would be late home and not to wait for her for dinner.

26Behave yourself or I 'll punish you

27Paul said to Mr Park, 'Sorry we didn't ..... to you on the hill.'

28What conjunction is introduced when direct speech is converted to indirect speech?

29Choose the correct verb from the options, and fill in the blanks.D-The old woman always tells me, "I will do whatever it takes to remain healthy." I-The old woman always tells me that she ..... whatever it takes to remain healthy.

30She wondered why ..... to sign the papers.

31Sam ..... he didn't have this book.

32Convert the following direct speech into reported speech: "Please pass the salt, " she said to him.

33She ..... me that she would come.

34Rewrite the sentences:The police are said to have arrested three men.

35Make indirect: "I'll meet you tomorrow," he said to me. (promise)

36John ..... The Great Pyramid of Giza

37Choose the correct sentence with the use of say without the preposition

38John ..... me that he wanted my camera.

39He said ..... he would not go.

40People believe that a professional thief stole the painting. $\rightarrow$ A professional thief .....

41Peter: "Do you mind my taking this seat?" Jean: " ..... " A. Yes, sit down please. B. No, of course not. C. Yes, take it please. D. No, you can't take it.

42" He'll have to be given artificial respiration and kept warm". Who said to whom

43Write sentences with: I think ..... or I don't think ..... Kelly will pass the exam.

44'You should park your car here and walk to the park, ' I told Henry.I suggested ..... his car there and walk to the park.

45..... says that Mridu will never learn playing Violin.

46She ..... him that she didn't like horror films.

47Fill in the blank: He insisted that she ..... (not leave) until the manager arrived.

48What happens after the four pigs and many other animals confess their crimes?

49"Where is your book? " , asked my mentor.write the indirect speech for this.

50Identify the dialogue tag in the following sentence: "I think it's time to go," whispered Anna.

51Choose the correct reporting verb for the following sentence: He said, 'I have been studying all day.'

52A: ..... B:Yes, I went to the market in town and couldn't find my way back.

53Identify the reporting verb in the following sentence:He told me, 'I will finish my homework.'

54According to Lorenzo, people who are not moved by music deserve .....

55Who ..... you that they wouldn't come?

56Lucy ..... me what kind of film I liked watching most.

57She ..... to be smart.

58"Does Sophie," Sam wondered, "know what she is doing?"

59Last week, your friend said, 'I will bring my new headphones here to school tomorrow.' Which is the best way to report this today?

60Rachel is believed to ..... in love with Ross.

61What is the formula for Indirect Speech (says)