Reporting verbs

Reporting
verbs

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Match each statement to a reporting verb

"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