Practice 2: more verb patterns with reporting verbs

Here is some more practice - again, use a maximum of three words.

Начало формы

1. He told me not to forget to bring my swimming costume.
He reminded my swimming costume.

2. He asked me again and again if I would go out with him.
He begged out with him.

3. He agreed that he would do the washing up.
He agreed the washing up.

4. I asked him if he wanted to come to my party.
I invited to my party.

5. I told them I was sorry that I'd burnt the dinner.
I apologised to them the dinner.

6. He said it would be nice if we went skiing.
He suggested skiing.

7. He told me that I had to tidy my bedroom.
He ordered my bedroom.

8. He asked me if I could open the window.
He asked the window.

9. She said I shouldn't get angry.
She advised me angry.

Конец формы

 

Rewrite each question in indirect speech, beginning as shown.

a) 'You can't park here.' The police officer told Jack …...............................................................................

b) 'I'll see you in the morning, Helen.' Peter told Helen.................................................................................

c) 'I'm taking the 5.30 train tomorrow evening.' Janet said ..........................................................................

d) 'The trousers have to be ready this afternoon.' Paul told the dry-cleaners …................................................

e) ' I left my umbrella here two days ago.' Susan told them .........................................................................

f) 'The parcel ought to be here by the end of next week.' Brian said …...........................................................

g) 'I like this hotel very much.' Diana told me ...….......................................................................................

h) 'I think it's going to rain tonight. William said...........................................................................................

I) 'What time does the film start, Peter?' I asked …......................................................................................

j) 'Do you watch television every evening, Chris ?' The interviewer asked….......................................................

k) 'Why did you apply for this job?' asked the sales manager.The sales manager asked me...................................

l) 'Are you taking much money with you to France?' My bank manager wanted to know...................................... m) 'When will I know the results of the examination?' Maria asked the examiner …...............................................

n) 'Are you enjoying your flight?' The stewardess asked me............................................................................

o) 'How does the photocopier work?'I askedthe salesman.............................................................................

p) 'Have you ever been to Japan, Paul?' Sue asked Paul ….............................................................................

q)'I want to know how much this bike costs. Can you tell me?' John asked how…...............................................

r) Took, don't worry, I'll help you if you like.' Sue said she…............................................................................

s) 'All right, I tell you what, the car's yours for, let's say £500.' The salesman said I could …................................

t) 'I hope you don't mind my saying this, but you're being a bit silly, aren't you?'Peter told me I..............................

u)'It doesn't look as if I'll be arriving until after eight, I'm afraid.' Jane said she probably.........................................

 

REPORTED SPEECH - REPORTING VERBS

Write these sentences in another way using the words at the end of the line.

 (Reporting verbs - past simple)

1. “I know you can do it . Take the exam again”. He / encourage

2. “The accident was all my fault”. He / admit

3. “Shall we have a quiet evening at home?” He / suggest

3. “There’s no way I’m going on holiday with mum and dad”. He / refuse

4. “Oh please! Let me go to Sharon’s party, mum”. She / beg

5. “No, it wasn’t me. I didn’t eat the last chocolate biscuit”. She / deny

6. “Those bags look very heavy. Can I give you a hand?. She / offer / him

7. “Could you tell me the way to the city centre?”. She / want to know

8. “Now don’t forget to lock all the doors and windows” He / remind /her

9. “Would you like to come for lunch on Sunday?”. She / invite /me

10. “Don’t cross the road here. It’s dangerous”. She / warn / them

11. “That’s very kind of you. What a lovely present!”. She / thank / her

12. “If I were you, I’d be very careful what you say to her”. She / advise / them

13. “I’ll definitely get my hair cut this week”. She / promise

14. “I’m so sorry I forgot about our appointment”. He / apologise

15. “What about going for a meal to that new Chinese restaurant?” He / suggest

16. “Does anyone know who this car belongs to?” He / want to know

17. “If I were you, I’d spend a year abroad before university”. He / advise / her

18. “We can’t go yet. I want to see every picture in the gallery before leaving”. I / insist

19.”Careful! Don’t touch those plates. They’re very hot”. He /warn / them

20. “It’s disgusting! I’m not going to eat any more”. He / refuse

 

 

REPORTING VERBS

Report each of these statements, using an appropriate verb from the following list.

Accuse, apologise, blame, admit, consider, congratulate, encourage, reassure, recommend, refuse, regret, remind (2), suggest, warn, volunteer, invite,

 

1. My wife: “Don’t worry about the arrangements for the reception. They are all under control.

My wife reassured me that the arrangements for the reception were all under control.

2. Geraldine: “I will not take part in the new play.”

 

3. My best friend: “Don’t you ever discuss my problems behind my back again!”

 

4. Pete: “You should think about going to the new Thai restaurant. It’s excellent.

 

5. The department manager: “It was your fault that we lost the Siemens contract.”

 

6. The disc jockey: “Oasis were definitely the best band of the nineties.”

 

7. The fan: “I’m terribly sorry about confusing you with George Michael.”

 

8. The police officer: “We believe that you have been making obscene phone calls to this office.”

 

9. My friends: “Come on – you can take part in the competition with us. You are just as good as we are.”

 

10. Mike’s brother: “I don’t mind organising the reception for Mike and Sarah’s wedding.”

 

11. The team manager: “I feel terrible now about contradicting Julie in front of the whole team.”

 

12. The director: “Let’s try this scene a different way, shall we?”

 

13. My mother: “You had your tonsils taken out when you were about nine, remember?”

 

14. John: “You are both more than welcome to spend the night at my house.

 

15. Peter: “The news of your engagement is marvellous.”

 

16. Sarah: “Ok, so it’s true. I did go out with Matthew for the evening.”

 

17. My mother: “Whatever you do, do not forget to get your grandmother a birthday card.”