13. Reported Speech
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1. Choose the correct reporting verb from the list below to complete each sentence.
1. complained about
2. apologized for
3. wondered about
4. questioned him about
5. advised her students about
6. insisted on
7. recommended
8. agreed with
9. informed his team about
10. warned his friend about
11. wanted to know
12. denied
13. questioned
14. suggested
15. agreed with
16. complained about
17. argued with
18. suggested
2. Rephrase each of the following sentences with the reporting verbs from the list.
1. He denied he had taken/ taking my book.
2. She advised me to see a doctor.
3. He suggested going for a walk.
4. He apologized for yelling at me.
5. She warned the child not to touch that.
6. He claimed to have seen a UFO.
7. She asked him to close the door.
8. They recommended us trying the new restaurant.
9. He promised to call her the following day.
10. The officer reminded me to bring my ID.
11. She admitted that it has been her fault.
12. He asked her to help him with that.
3. Reporting verbs (mixed structures). Rewrite the sentences using the verb in brackets.
1. She advised me to see a doctor. (specific)
2. He denied that he had broken/ breaking the window/
3. She accused John of telling the teacher.
4. He begged me not to tell anyone his secret.
5. He offered to help me with my luggage.
6. She suggested going out for dinner that night.
7. He reminded me to bring my passport.
8. She apologized for shouting at me.
9. He complained about the exam being unfair.
10. He promised never to lie to me again.
11. She accused me of stealing her idea.
12. He told/ ordered me not to smoke in there.
4. Reporting verbs (mixed structures). Rewrite the sentences using the verb in brackets.
1. She advised me to be more patient.
2. He agreed to come with me.
3. She promised not to do that again.
4. He warned me not to touch that button.
5. He denied that he had taken/ taking my phone.
6. She proposed starting the meeting.
7. He thanked me for helping him.
8. She told me I couldn’t park there. / She warned me not to park there.
9. He admitted that it had been his mistake.
10. She recommended trying/ that I try the new restaurant.
11. He agreed with me about that issue.
12. She pleaded with me to let her borrow my car.