Reporting verbs

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What are reporting verbs?

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Reporting verbs are verbs that are used to report what someone else has said. They often indicate the speaker's attitude or intention.

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Give examples of common reporting verbs.

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Common reporting verbs include: say, tell, ask, suggest, claim, promise, and apologize.

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What is the difference between direct speech and reported speech?

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Direct speech quotes the exact words spoken, while reported speech paraphrases what was said, often changing the verb tense.

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How do you report a suggestion using a reporting verb?

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To report a suggestion, use the verb 'suggest' followed by a gerund (e.g., 'He suggested going to the movies.').

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What is the correct form of the reporting verb in this sentence: 'He claimed ____ a tour guide.'?

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The correct form is 'to be' (He claimed to be a tour guide).

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When using 'apologize' in reported speech, what structure should be used?

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Use 'apologized for' followed by a gerund (e.g., 'They apologized for not coming to the party.').

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What is the correct preposition to use with 'congratulate'?

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The correct preposition is 'on' (e.g., 'My boss congratulated me on my presentation.').

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What verb form follows 'agree' in reported speech?

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The verb form that follows 'agree' is 'to' + base form (e.g., 'Dad agreed to take us.').

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How do you report a promise using a reporting verb?

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To report a promise, use the verb 'promise' followed by 'to' + base form (e.g., 'She promised to help me.').

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What is the structure for reporting a claim?

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Use 'claim' followed by 'to' + base form (e.g., 'He claimed to be innocent.').