Reporting Verbs and WH Clauses

The video tutorial by Oscar Gomez and Son explains reporting clauses, which indicate what someone said or thought. It covers two types: reporting verbs with 'that' clauses and those with 'WH' and 'if' clauses. Examples are provided for each type, illustrating how to construct sentences using these clauses. The tutorial also lists common verbs used in reporting clauses, distinguishing between formal and conventional usage.

What is a reporting clause primarily used for?

• To list items

• To describe an action

• To express emotions

• To indicate what someone said or thought

Which pattern is used for reporting verbs with 'that' clauses?

• Noun + verb + that + clause

• Noun + verb + noun + that + clause

• Noun + verb + if + clause

• Noun + verb + wh + clause

What is the purpose of using 'that' in reporting clauses?

• To describe a location

• To indicate a question

• To introduce a report or idea

• To express a command

In the sentence 'He said that I have to see a doctor', which word can be omitted?

• That

• Doctor

• Said

• He

Which of the following sentences is an example of omitting 'that' in a clause?

• He said I went to go to a party

• She reminded him that it was time to go

• I thought that he was being silly

• He said that I have to see a doctor

What is the pattern for reporting verbs with WH clauses?

• Noun + verb + if + clause

• Noun + verb + wh + clause

• Noun + verb + noun + that + clause

• Noun + verb + that + clause

Which of the following is an example of a WH clause?

• He asked if I was ready

• I thought she was curious

• He said that I have to see a doctor

• She explained what we have to do

Which verb pattern is used when mentioning the hearer as the object in WH clauses?

• Noun + verb + that + clause

• Noun + verb + noun + that + clause

• Noun + verb + noun + wh + clause

• Noun + verb + if + clause

What is the pattern for reporting verbs with IF clauses?

• Noun + verb + wh + clause

• Noun + verb + that + clause

• Noun + verb + noun + that + clause

• Noun + verb + if + clause

What is the role of 'if' in reporting clauses?

• To introduce a statement

• To indicate a condition or question

• To express certainty

• To describe an action