Q Skills 5 R&W Unit 2: Reporting Verbs

Choose the statement that is true based on the underlined reporting verb used:

The researchers proved that video games cause attention problems.

• The writer is persuaded by the researchers.

• The writer disagrees with the researchers.

Choose the statement that is true based on the underlined reporting verb used:

The scientists claim that the virus is dangerous for young children.

• The writer is convinced by the scientists.

• The writer is not convinced by the scientists.

Choose the statement that is true based on the underlined reporting verb used:

The nutritionist said that dark chocolate is healthier than milk chocolate.

• The writer strongly agrees with the nutritionist.

• The writer neither agrees nor disagrees with the nutritionist.

The author states that exercise makes people more creative.

The underlined reporting verb is:

• supporting

• distancing

• neutral

Experts argue that creativity is something that can be measured.

The underlined reporting verb is:

• supporting

• distancing

• neutral

Research confirms that happiness increases people's creativity.

The underlined reporting verb is:

• supporting

• distancing

• neutral

The authors clearly demonstrate that creativity is genetic.

In the above sentence, the adverb shows a ______ attitude.

• supportive

• distancing

• neutral

The authors unconvincingly demonstrate that people have more free time now than in the past.

In the above sentence, the adverb shows a ______ attitude.

• supportive

• distancing

• neutral

The article unfailingly demonstrates that playing video games leads to violent behavior.

In the above sentence, the adverb shows a ______ attitude.

• supporting

• neutral

• distancing

In her report, Sarah assumed that most students have access to the internet.

Choose the statement that is true based on the underlined reporting verb used:

• There is no proof that all students have access to the internet.

• It is true that all students have access to the internet.