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Exercise 17. Report what people say, using reporting verbs in brackets.
Example: Excellent! That was a lovely dinner! (compliment on) => He complimented me on the dinner I gave him. 1. Don’t forget to set your alarm clock for 6.00. (remind) 2. Careful! Don’t touch those cups. They are hot. (warn) 3. Shall we stop for a coffee break? (suggest) 4. I’m sorry. I’ve forgotten about our appointment. (apologise) 5. Yes, it was me. I ate the last biscuit. (admit) 6. We are having a party on Sunday evening. Try to come along! (invite) 7. I’ll get my hair cut this week. (promise) 8. I’m not to blame. I never used the office phone for personal calls. (deny)
Exercise 18. Change each sentence into reported speech, using a suitable verb. Guess promise warn advise threaten apologise agree forgive wonder
Exercise 19. Change the following direct questions into indirect ones. 1. My friend asked, “What does this ambiguous ending imply? ” 2. Ann asked Mary, “Where did you buy this device? ” 3. He asked me, “Are you genuinely happy? ” 4. My mother asked, “Why weren’t you at your best? ” 5. The doctor asked Jack, “How long have you been suffering from allergy to antibiotics? ” 6. He asked her, “Why are you constantly complaining? ” 7. She asked him, “Can we stay at a luxurious hotel? ” 8. The teacher asked, “Who has the island been inhabited by since the 19th century? ” 9. I asked David, “Did the explanation seem convincing to you? ” 10. The assistant asked the director, “Will you make allowances for my lack of experience? ” Exercise 20. Report these conversations using the verbs in italics.
Sue: You were here this morning, weren’t you, Philip? Philip: Yes, why? Sue: Well, it’s just that there are coffee stains on the carpet upstairs and they weren’t there this morning. Philip: No, I haven’t been upstairs since yesterday.
Sarah; Don’t tell anyone but I think he’s made the wrong decision. Pete: I can’t help agreeing with you. Sarah. But I wouldn’t say anything if I were you. 3. point out, confess, suggest Man: Sorry to trouble you, Mrs. Smith, but your car is blocking mine. Neighbour: I’m afraid I’ve locked the key inside. Man: You’d better call the breakdown service then.
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