NADOR ALJADIDA HIGH SCHOOL 2nd year Bac. Teacher Mr.
AABKARI
UNIT 7 Reported Speech: Reporting Verbs
A-Fill in the blanks with appropriate reporting verbs from the list
explained - denied - warned - confessed - promised - insisted - inquired
1-Tom ………………………………… to his mother that he had told some lies about his cousins.
2-Martha …………………………………… to help me with the project.
3-In the courtroom the man …………………………… the charge of stealing $850 from the woman´s handbag.
4-I …………………………………… to my friend that I couldn´t have that dog as a pet. My flat is too small.
5-The customs officer …………………… where I had come from and whether I was staying for more than a week.
6-My father ………………………………………… me not to drive too fast because the road was icy.
7-George …………………………… that he had never seen the woman before.
B-Complete the sentences so each pair has the same meaning.
1. She told me that she wouldn't give me any money.
She refused …………………………………………………………………………me any money.
2. He told me that it was him who had stolen the car.
He admitted …………………………………………………………………………the car.
3. He threatened that he would kill me.
He threatened …………………………………………………………………………me.
4. She pretended that she was a doctor, and I believed her.
She pretended …………………………………………………………………………a doctor, and I believed her.
5. She said that I should study chemistry at university.
She encouraged me …………………………………………………………………………chemistry at university.
6. He said it was my fault that the computer was broken.
He blamed me …………………………………………………………………………the computer.
7. He told me not to forget to bring my swimming costume.
He reminded me …………………………………………………………………………my swimming costume.
8. He asked her again and again if she would go out with him.
He begged her…………………………………………………………………………out with him.
9. He agreed that he would do the washing up.
He agreed ........................................the washing up.
10. I asked him if he wanted to come to my party.
I invited …………………………………………………………………………to my party.
11. I told them I was sorry burning the dinner.
I apologised to them for …………………………………………………………………………the dinner.
12. He said it would be nice if we went on a picnic.
He suggested …………………………………………………………………………skiing.
13. He told me that I had to tidy my bedroom.
He ordered …………………………………………………………………………my bedroom.
14. He asked me if I could open the window.
He asked …………………………………………………………………………the window.
15. She said I shouldn't get angry.
She advised me…………………………………………………………………………angry.
C-Rewrite the following sentences using the reporting verbs from the list
admitted - suggested - threatened - accepted - promised - begged - reminded - refused
1- “ If you don´t leave the room immediately, I´ll call the police.”
Mrs. Davidson ……………………………………………………………………………………………
2-“ I´ll phone you as soon as I have news about Richard´s state of health.”
Paul ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3-“No, I will not speak to Tom.”
Laura ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4-“Yes, I have stolen the money from my father’s pocket.”
Tom………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5-“Please! Please! Help me!”
Sally ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
6-“ Don´t forget to buy the tickets for next Saturday´s concert.”
Melissa …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
7-“Why don’t we go to the cinema this afternoon?”
Paul………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
8-“ yes, I will do this job”
Rebecca ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
