Test. Reporting verbs.

Task. Make a new sentence with the same meaning using the reporting verb in brackets.

1. "You shouldn't go into the water" said the coast guard. (advise against)

"I'll go to Moscow on holiday" said Robert. (decide, using infinitive)

"The class will start later on next Monday" said the teacher to us. (explain + clause)

"It's a great idea to go to the cinema" said Bob. (recommend + verb-ing)

"I'll make the Banana Muffins!" said David. (insist + on)

"I'll study really hard for the exam" said brother. (promise + to + infinitive)

"Don't forget that Sarah needs to go to the dentist" Mom said to me. (remind, using clause)

 "I'm sorry I forgot your birthday" said uncle Ben to me. (apologise)

"Don't forget to buy plane tickets to Vienna!" said Executive Manager to his assistent. (remind, using infinitive) don't forget to buy

"You should apply for the job" said director to Jane. (encourage)

"Don't cross the road there" teacher said to the pupils. (warn, using infinitive)

"This is where the station is" said Karl. (explain, using question word + clause)

 "How about having spicy Chinese food?" I said. (suggest, using verb-ing)

 "I'll fly at two am!" John said. (decide + clause)

"This is how we use the direct speech" said teacher. (explain + question word + infinitive)