Match the sentence with the explanation (a-c) for why the tenses of the underlined verbs have not been changed.

The government says the problems are very serious.

• The reporting verb is in the present.

• We report something that is still true.

• We report something that hasn't happened yet.

Match the sentence with the explanation (a-c) for why the tenses of the underlined verbs have not been changed.

Doctors said that the disease won't spread rapidly.

• The reporting verb is in the present.

• We report something that is still true.

• We report something that hasn't happened yet.

Match the sentence with the explanation (a-c) for why the tenses of the underlined verbs have not been changed.

Chris told me he'll come to the party.

• The reporting verb is in the present.

• We report something that is still true.

• We report something that hasn't happened yet.

Match the sentence with the explanation (a-c) for why the tenses of the underlined verbs have not been changed.

She said she's having a good holiday.

• The reporting verb is in the present.

• We report something that is still true.

• We report something that hasn't happened yet.

Match the sentence with the explanation (a-c) for why the tenses of the underlined verbs have not been changed.

Scientists believe it is too late to prevent the disaster.

• The reporting verb is in the present.

• We report something that is still true.

• We report something that hasn't happened yet.

Match the sentence with the explanation (a-c) for why the tenses of the underlined verbs have not been changed.

Anna admits that she has a lot of petsat home.

• The reporting verb is in the present.

• We report something that is still true.

• We report something that hasn't happened yet.

Report each statement using the verbs in brackets. (Pay attention to the speaker)

Sam to Ann: You'll be stopped at the border. (warn)

Report each statement using the verbs in brackets. (Pay attention to the speaker)

Ann to Sam: I didn't post the package. (admit)

Report each statement using the verbs in brackets. (Pay attention to the speaker)

Sam to Ann: You always forget important things. (accuse)

Report each statement using the verbs in brackets. (Pay attention to the speaker)

Ann to Sam: You lost the report. (remind)