Reporting verbs!

Reporting verbs!

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English

8th - 9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a reporting verb?

Back

A reporting verb is a verb that is used to report what someone has said, often introducing direct or indirect speech.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of a reporting verb used in a sentence.

Back

"He said that he would come to the party." (Here, 'said' is the reporting verb.)

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between direct and reported speech?

Back

Direct speech quotes the exact words spoken, while reported speech paraphrases what was said.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the correct reporting verb for 'I am sorry for being late'?

Back

apologised

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Complete the sentence: 'She ______ me to finish my homework.'

Back

reminded

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What reporting verb would you use for 'I think you should study harder'?

Back

advised

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Fill in the blank: 'He insisted ______ the truth.'

Back

on telling

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