Ch 16

Reporting Verbs

She told me to wait · He offered to help · She denied taking it · He apologised for being late

Exercise 1
Choose the correct pattern
8 points
Tap the correct answer.
1
"Please close the door." → She asked me _____ the door.
2
"Don't be late." → Mum told us _____ late.
3
"I'll help you move." → He offered _____ me move.
4
"I didn't eat your cake!" → She denied _____ my cake.
5
"Let's get a pizza." → He suggested _____ a pizza.
6
"Sorry I'm late." → She apologised _____ late.
7
"You should see a doctor." → She advised me _____ a doctor.
8
"You cheated!" → They accused him _____ .
Exercise 2
Report it
6 points
Complete the reported sentence with the correct form of the verb in brackets.
1
"I won't do it." → She refused it. (do)
2
"I broke the vase." → He admitted the vase. (break)
3
"Don't forget your passport." → Dad reminded me my passport. (take)
4
"Don't swim here!" → The guard warned us there. (not / swim)
5
"I'll pay, I insist." → She insisted . (pay)
6
"I'll call you tomorrow." → He promised me the next day. (call)