REPORTING VERBS QUIZ
Report these statements using the verb at the end. Don´t forget to backshift tenses or make other changes when
necessary. Be careful, you needn´t rewrite every word in some cases.
1. “I won´t tell anyone about your secret bank account”- The lawyer said. (PROMISE)
The lawyer promised not to tell anyone about my secret bank account.
2. “I´m really sorry I didn´t remember our wedding anniversary”- Tom told his wife. (APOLOGISE)
Tom apologised to his wife for not remembering their wedding anniversary.
3. “What about visiting the new exhibition at the gallery next Sunday?” - Monica said. (SUGGEST)
Monica suggested visiting the new exhibition at the gallery the Sunday after.
4. “You had better not go near that neighbourhood . It is very dangerous.” – The police officer explained. (WARN)
The police officer warned him not to go near that neighbourhood. He said that it was very dangerous.
5. “No, I won´t invite Susan to my party. And that´s it.”- Paul answered angrily. (REFUSE)
Paul refused to invite Susan to his party.
6. “You had better give up smoking; your cough is getting worse and worse” – Pete told Joanna. (ADVISE)
Pete advised Joanna to give up smoking, her cough was getting worse and worse.
7. “Yes, I see what you mean. Let´s call the insurance company.”- Mary said. (AGREE)
Mary agreed to call the insurance company.
8. “Come on! You won´t regret it. We should definitely buy a new smart TV.” The children said. (INSIST)
The children insisted on buying a new smart TV.
9. “You broke the lawnmower when you borrowed it.”- My Dad said to our neighbour. (ACCUSE)
My Dad accused our neighbour of breaking the lawnmower when he borrowed it.
10. “I cheated in the exam”- the student said, blushing with embarrassment. (ADMIT)
The student admitted that he had cheated in the exam, blushing with embarrassment.