[Jamie] B2 8.2 Managing change extra

Choose the correct reporting verb to complete the sentences.

My friend _____ starting my own company.

• informed

• suggested

• complained

• confirmed

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My parents have always _____ me to do what I love.

• suggested

• advised

• said

• insisted

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My brother has _____ that I swap subjects if I'm not enjoying my degree.

• suggested

• advised

• said

• told

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They _____ that they would be updating our software the following week as planned.

• suggested

• advised

• confirmed

• told

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Our CEO _____ to consult managers about the change in strategy. 

• suggested

• said

• informed

• promised

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Management _____ we changed suppliers, although they'd always delivered on time.

• complained

• informed

• promised

• insisted

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We've _____ all our clients that we'll be closed next week for the summer holidays.

• informed

• tell

• said

• confirmed

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You _____ not to tell anyone that I was thinking of leaving!

• suggested

• told

• advised

• promised

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My mentor _____ I should get out of my comfort zone and learn new skills.

• told

• advised

• promised

• said

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The HR department _____ that it would have been a smooth transition if we had listened to their advice. But we hadn't.

• told

• promised

• informed

• complained