C1 reported speech

The report alleges that he was at the scene of the accident.

• positive

• negative

• neutral

Which tone is stronger?

1 She mentioned that she was new to town and hadn’t met many friends yet.

2 She complained about being new to town and not meeting many friends yet.

• 1

• 2

Which one would you choose if the authors feel strongly about the idea (but others disagree with them)?

Jeffers and Cooper (2018) ... that the American recession in the 1920s was caused by several underestimated factors.

• assume

• insist

• feel

Which reporting verb should you choose if the authors have or express doubts about the idea?

 

Jeffers and Cooper (2018) ... the idea that the American recession in 1920’s was caused by several underestimated factors.

• oppose

• question

• dismiss

Which reporting verb should you choose if the authors support the idea publicly?

 

Jeffers and Cooper (2018) ________ that the American recession in the 1920s was caused by several underestimated factors.

• advocate

• suggest

• propose

Which reporting verb should you choose if the authors express their opinion in the form of a quick remark? 

 

Jeffers and Cooper (2018) ... that the American recession in the 1920s was caused by several underestimated factors.

• comment

• declare

• suggest

What's the tone?

The teacher explained that the upcoming exam would be difficult.

• positive

• neutral

• negative

John acknowledged that he had made a mistake.

• negative

• positive

• neutral

What's the tone?

The detective accused the suspect of committing the crime.

• negative

• neutral

• positive

What's the tone?

She grumbled about the noise coming from the construction site next door.

• positve

• negative

• neautral