Name: __________________

Date: _____/ _____ / ______

Mark:
Teacher:

A) Complete the sentences below with one of these reporting verbs in the correct form.
Tom ________ to his mother that he had told some lies about
his cousins.

explain
deny

Martha ________ she would come with me as soon as she was

ready.
In the courtroom the man ________ the charge of stealing

warn
confess

$850 from the womans handbag.

answer

Even though I had seen the film before, my friends, ________

insist

me to go with them.
I ________ to my friend that I couldnt have that dog as a pet.
My flat is too small.

persuade
inquire

The customs officer ________ where I had come from and

whether I was staying for more than a week.
B) Change the sentences below from the direct to reported speech, using one of the
Emma ________ me not to drive too fast because the road
reporting verbs in the list. Begin the sentences with the words given.
was icy.
George ________ that
hedont
had never
woman
before. Ill call the police.
If you
leave see
the the
room
immediately,
inquire

Mrs. Davidson ____________________________________________

Ill phone you as soon as I have news about Richards state of

suggest

health.

threaten

Paul _____________________________________________________

ask

No, I will not speak to Tom.

Laura ____________________________________________________

promise
You might catch the 8 oclock train if you hurry.
hope

Steve ____________________________________________________

remind

Would you mind not smoking in the room?

refuse

Sally _____________________________________________________
Dont forget to buy the tickets for next Saturdays concert.
Melissa ___________________________________________________

Mr. Williams _______________________________________________

Name: __________________
Mark:
Id like to spend a couple of days in a charming
little hotel in the
Date: _____/ _____ / ______
countryside

Teacher:

Rebecca
A) Complete the sentences
below___________________________________________________
with one of these reporting verbs in the correct form.
Tom ________ to his mother that he had told some lies about his
cousins.

explain
deny

Martha ________ she would come with me as soon as she was

ready.
In the courtroom the man ________ the charge of stealing $850

warn
confess

from the womans handbag.

answer

Even though I had seen the film before, my friends, ________ me

insist

to go with them.
I ________ to my friend that I couldnt have that dog as a pet.
My flat is too small.

persuade
inquire

The customs officer ________ where I had come from and

whether I was staying for more than a week.
B) Change the sentences below from the direct to reported speech, using one of the
Emma ________ me not to drive too fast because the road was
reporting verbs in the list. Begin the sentences with the words given.
icy.
George ________that
hedont
had never
woman
before. Ill call the police.
If you
leavesee
thethe
room
immediately,
inquire

Mrs. Davidson ____________________________________________

Ill phone you as soon as I have news about Richards state of

suggest
threaten
ask

health.
Paul _____________________________________________________
No, I will not speak to Tom.
Laura ____________________________________________________

promise
You might catch the 8 oclock train if you hurry.
hope

Steve ____________________________________________________

remind

Would you mind not smoking in the room?

refuse

Sally _____________________________________________________
Dont forget to buy the tickets for next Saturdays concert.
Melissa ___________________________________________________

Mr. Williams _______________________________________________

Id like to spend a couple of days in a charming little hotel in the
countryside
Answer Key

Rebecca ___________________________________________________

A
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

confessed
answered
denied
persuaded
explained
inquired
warned
insisted

1. Mrs Davidson threatened to call the police if the man didnt leave
the room immediately.
2. Paul promised her that he would phone as soon as he had news
about Richards state of heath.
3. Laura refused to speak to Tom.
4. Steve suggested that I might catch the 8 oclock bus if I hurried.
5. Sally asked people not to smoke in the room.
6. Melissa reminded him to buy the tickets for the following Saturdays
concert.
7. Mr. Williams inquired why they had replaced their director.
8. Rebecca hopes to spend a couple of days in charming little hotel in
the country side.