Reporting Verbs - Reported Speech

Sheila apologised _____ being late.

• FOR

• ON

• IN

• OF

• ABOUT

My sister accused me _____ breaking her watch.

• FOR

• OF

• ON

• IN

• ABOUT

Barnie insisted _____ paying the bill.

• ON

• OF

• FOR

• ABOUT

• IN

My coach CONGRATULATED me _____ playing a great match.

• ON

• FOR

• IN

• ABOUT

• OF

'I didn't steal the money', Monica said.

Monica DENIED __________________ the money.

• stealing

• to steal

• steal

'Let's go to the cinema!' Maria suggested. (Choose 3)

• Maria suggested going to the cinema

• Maria suggested that we went to the cinema

• Maria suggested that we should go to the cinema

• Maria suggested to go to the cinema

• Maria suggested me go to the cinema

'You should rest more' John recommended. (Choose 3)

• John recommended resting more

• John recommended that I should rest more

• John recommended that I rested more

• John recommended to rest more

• John recommended me that I rest more

Which of the following reporting verbs is not followed by gerund?

• Deny

• Admit

• Suggest

• Recommend

• Decide

Which of the following reporting verbs is not followed by 'to'.

• Invite

• Advise

• Warn

• Urge

• Admit

Which of the following reporting verbs is not followed by 'to'?

• Refuse

• Remind

• Order

• Encourage

• Deny