REPORTING VERBS - EXTRA PRACTICE
1. GREG: “You’re right, I also think the water should have been warmer last week.”
(agree)
2. JAMES: “I can help you transport this sofa next week.” (offer)
3. He said: “There’s no way I’m paying that bill. I’m not doing it.” (refuse)
4. DAVE: “I didn’t use that laptop yesterday.” (deny)
5. DAISY: “It’s completely your fault that the carpet is burnt, Harry.” (accuse)
6. “Don’t forget to take your medication while you are on holiday next week,” said his
mother (remind)
7. “I’m sorry I’ve hurt your feelings,” he said (apologise)
8. “Come to our party on Friday night,” they said. (invite)
9. “I’m innocent,” she said. (claim)
10. “You should watch this musical,” Elena told me. (recommend)
11. “Let’s meet at the main square,” he said. (suggest)
12. “I’ll sue you,” he told me. (threaten)
13. “We must go to the mountains for the weekend,” Lily said. (insist)