8B GRAMMAR reporting verbs

a Complete each sentence with the correct form of the verb in brackets. 1 A Remind me to book a taxi to the airport. (book) B We don’t need one; Andy’s offered us a lift. (give) 2 A Hi, Tom. I’m surprised to see you here. I didn’t think you liked opera. 2 A Hi, Tom. I’m surprised to see you here. | didn’t think you liked opera. B ☐ don’t, but Delia persuaded me __—————_—s tonight. (come) 3 A Have the police found the men that robbed the supermarket? B Apparently, they've arrested one man, but he denies ___ anything to do with it. (have) 3 A Have the police found the men that robbed the supermarket? B Apparently, they’ve arrested one man, but he denies anything to do with it. (have) 4 A I’ve always regretted to university. (not go) B Well it’s never too late. Why don’t you apply? 5 A Have the kids been fighting again? Oliver’s really upset, but he refuses me why. (tell) B Oh, Harry accused Oliver of one of his toys, and now they aren’t speaking to each other. (break) 6 A Where are you going on holiday this year? B We haven’t decided yet. Molly suggested camping in Scotland, but I’m not very keen. I’d rather go somewhere warmer. (go) 7 A Someone broke into the car and stole my laptop while I was in the supermarket. B I warned you it in the car. Have you reported it to the police? (not leave) 8 A There’s a funny smell in the kitchen. B That’s because your dad insisted on curry for dinner and he burnt it. (make) b Complete the sentences using the reporting verb in brackets and a verb from the list.

1 Adam offered to cook dinner for everyone. (offer) 2 Pablo his room at the weekend. (promise) 3 Roger for my birthday. (apologize) 4 Bill me all my money in the bank. (advise) 5 Sofia the new pizza place. (suggest) 6 Ruby all the chocolates. (admit) 7 Mike me to the theatre with him. (invite) 8 Jamie me for the tickets, but I think he had them. (blame) ACTIVATION

Think of a time when you… • received some good advice. • apologized to someone for something. • offered to help someone.

Make sentences using reported speech. Then compare your sentences with your partner. My sister advised me to do a course to improve my computer skills. ’) 22