Structure Reporting Verbs Examples
Structure Reporting Verbs Examples
Structure Reporting Verbs Examples
REPORTING VERBS
Reporting verbs are verbs that are used to report what someone said. The most commonly used
ones are say, ask and tell. However, some verbs are more descriptive and report ideas rather
than just the actual words.
1. He _______ me to stop buying so much stuff 2. He didn't blame me for _______ to move to
online. another house.
a. convinced a. want
b. said b. you wanting
c. recommend c. wanting
3. I suggested _______ the police right now. 4. She _______ us not to drink that water, as it
a. you to call wasn’t filtered.
b. you call a. decided
c. to call b. insisted
c. warned
5. She _______ anything to do with what happened.
a. said not to have
b. denied having
c. insisted not having
2. Report the following sentences using the information given in brackets. Make any necessary
changes to the structure.
a. “Don’t forget to buy milk!” said Antonio to Lucia. (remind, using infinitive)
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b. “You shouldn’t go into the water” said the coast guard. (advise against)
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c. “I’ll go to France on holiday” said John. (decide, using infinitive)
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d. “I think you should go to the dentist” Julie said to Tom. (advise, using infinitive)
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e. “Watch out for the weak bridge” he said. (warn, using ‘about’)
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f. “You should apply for the job” said Jack to Stella. (encourage)
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g. “Okay, Keiko can go to the party” said Keiko’s mum. (agree, using clause)
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h. “The class will start later on Tuesdays” said the teacher to us. (explain + clause)
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i. “It’s a great idea to go to the beach” said Maria. (recommend + verb-ing)
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j. “Don’t cross the road there” she said to the children. (warn, using infinitive)
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3. Choose the correct reporting verb from the list below and finish the reported speech for each
of the following examples.