Reporting Structures

At the press conference, the mayor was absolutely ..................... that he hadn't taken any bribes during his time in office.

• sceptical

• adamant

• critical

The members of The Beatles are generally .................. to be Liverpool's most famous export.

• acknowleged

• admitted

• refused

Did you see the way that man went .................. at the shopkeeper just then? I've never seen someone so angry!

• on

• off

• out

After such a serious tackle, it's ................... whether Thomas will be able to play for the rest of the season.

• doubtful

• critical

• insistent

He keeps ............... on about the price of petrol being so dear, but I don't see him walking any more than usual!

• sounding

• complaining

• banging

When I told her what she'd done wrong she ................... on and on about it not being her fault.

• was

• went

• did

All the neigbours are being so ........................ about my front garden. I'm so happy they like it.

• scornful

• grateful

• complimentary

If you don't like the subject you're studying, why don't you ..................... to change classes.

• declare

• request

• admit