Spring is back! And last term exams are nearer. Some more practice?
Rewrite the sentences in the following exercise. Do not use “ask, say, tell” as reporting verbs. I´m giving you a list of other possible reporting verbs you could use. Good luck!
Reporting verbs:
Offer, warn, suggest, apologize, promise, admit, deny, request, beg, accuse, refuse, invite, agree, thank, advise, forbid, insist, ask, decide, announce
Jenny, don´t lean out of the window! It´s dangerous
I´m sorry I didn´t phone last night
We won´t stay long
You didn´t report the accident to the police
You shouldn´t eat so much red meat
Why didn´t you take them to the film?
I can´t stand discos
You could take them to a film
Martin. Leave the room immediately!
Clive, you took the money
Gill, would you like to come sailing at the weekend?
Gill, would you like a cup of tea?
I´m sorry I´m late, Mrs Prentice
Let me help you carry your bag
Yes, you are absolutely right. I must take another assistant
Oh, what lovely flowers, Sue! It´s really sweet of you
A man to me: “ Just don´t park your car in front of my gate again, ok?
I think it is important that you get a good solicitor, Nigel
Put your coat on. It´s cold outside
Please, study the irregular verbs for next week
Do you want me to cook dinner tonight?
What time is it?
Don´t eat that mushroom. It´s poisonous.
You must tell them the truth
You should relax
Yes, I broke the window
You broke the window
I´ll write to you
Ok, I´ll carry the boxes myself
Would you like a lift?
I know! I´ll catch the train
How did you do that
I´ll ring when I get there
Don´t touch that! You´ll get hurt
Why don´t you go and lie down?
Ok. I´ll pay the 10$
I haven´t seen you for a long time
Tomorrow I´m leaving for the States
Did you go out last night?
Where are you going to spend the summer?
How about playing a game of tennis?
Could you please phone the bank?
Please, please, sir, save the life of my child
Let´s order hamburgers instead of Indian food
Would you like to stay for supper?
Please, let´s not quarrel anymore
Daddy, don´t forget to post the parcel, please
Will you let me take the car tonight?
Sorry, but I won´t give you a lift home
I didn´t leave the window open!
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