Reporting verbs

Reporting
verbs

Draw

Match each statement to a reporting verb

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A Remind me to book a taxi to the airport.

B We don't need one; Andy's offered

us a lift. (give)

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A Hi, Tom. I'm surprised to see you here. I didn't think you liked opera.

B I don't, but Delia persuaded me

tonight. (come)

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A Have the police found the men that robbed the supermarket?

B Apparently, they've arrested one man, but he denies

anything to do with it. (have)

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A l've always regretted

to university. (not go)

B Well it's never too late. Why don't you apply?

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A Have the kids been fighting again? Oliver's really upset, but he refuses ___ me why. (tell)

B Oh, Harry accused Oliver of ____ one of his toys, and now they aren't speaking to each other. (break)

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A Someone broke into the car and stole my laptop while I was in the supermarket.

B I warned you

it in the car. Have you reported it to the police? (not leave)

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A Where are you going on holiday this year?

B We haven't decided yet. Molly suggested

camping in Scotland, but l'm not very keen. I'd rather go somewhere warmer. (go)

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A There's a funny smell in the kitchen.

B That's because your dad insisted on

curry for dinner and he burnt it. (make)

"It's a great idea to go to the beach," said Maria. (suggest)

"I'll study really hard for the exam," said Luke. (promise)

 "Don't forget that Lucy needs to go to the dentist," she said to me. (remind)

"I'm sorry I forgot your birthday," said Amanda to me. (apologize)

"Okay, Keiko can go to the party," said Keiko's mum. (agree)

"I'd go and see a doctor if I were you," Julie said to me. (advise)

Rephrase to use reporting verbs

Something you warned your children.
Something you/someone offered to do.
Someone persuaded you to do something/you persuaded someone.
Something you/someone insist on doing.
Something you/someone regret not doing.

Practise reporting verbs