Reporting Verbs
методическая разработка по английскому языку (8, 9, 10, 11 класс) на тему

These cards will help you to learn reporting verbs.

Review how to use the reporting verbs with a help of this table.

Rewrite the sentences using verbs from the table above.

Example: "It was you who ate my chocolate, Elvira, wasn't it?"

                  He accused Elvira of eating his chocolate.

1. "OK, it was me. I ate your chocolate"
2. "Well, if I were you I'd start saving for my retirement."
3. Yes, you're right, it's a terrible problem."
4. "I'm afraid I've got some bad news. The company's closing."
5. "I'm sorry I didn't get to the meeting."
6. "It's very hot in here. Would you mind opening the window?"
7. "We lost the match because you didn't save that penalty."
8. "The electrician said he was coming at ten o'clock so I took time off work and waited in all morning...."
9.  "Well done! I knew you'd pass your driving test this time."
10.  "It most certainly wasn't me that left the front door open."
11.  "Sorry I'm late. The traffic was bad and then I couldn't find a parking space."
12.  "Oh no, I haven't got any money. I didn't go to the bank."
13.  "Would you like to come to our house for dinner on Friday?
14.  "Those bags must be heavy, John. Shall I take one?"
15.  "Yes, honest, I'll be there on time. I won't be late."
16.  "Well I'm not washing up. I did it last time."
17.  "Remember you have to go to the bank. You forgot yesterday."
18.  "Why don't you go to the dentist if your tooth hurts?"
19.  "If you're late again we'll start without you."
20.  "Don't drive too quickly. The streets are very icy."