Reporting Verbs Quiz 15 (60 MCQs)

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1. "Why did you buy that trashy Tabloid?" He asked.
2. Complete the sentence:Before leaving, she ..... , "I'll be back in an hour."
3. True or False:In the sentence "He knew that he had made a mistake, " the word 'that' can be removed without changing the basic meaning.
4. The peace activists insisted on .....
5. WHICH REPORTING VERB?"Don't forget to take back those trainers."
6. Complete the sentences with the correct form ofthe phrasal verbs. We only ..... the theme of profits and lossesin the tutorial today:we'll be going into greaterdetail tomorrow.
7. They shook their heads and ..... that they were in our seats.
8. Within five months they were married. Faniry had no family, but Pierre's parents came out from France for the wedding, even though they did not strictly (a) of it, and for three years the young couple lived very happily on the island of Madagascar.
9. The graph clearly ..... the findings.
10. He regretted ..... to the party late.
11. I asked him to go outside.I ordered him to go outside.I reminded him to go outside.
12. 'I stole the money'
13. She sincerely apologized for ..... him.
14. There are some practical evidences that grammar correction in fact does help students improve their accuracy as opposed to Truscott.
15. I asked for another cup of tea.I requested another cup of tea.
16. Identify the reporting verb in the following sentence:They exclaimed, 'We completed the project!'
17. Sally ..... for arriving at the airport late.
18. Passengers are ..... to take all their personal belongings with them when they leave the plane.
19. Air travellers were left stranded ..... of icy conditions.
20. You should have a balanced diet!
21. They ..... not attending the conference.
22. Then the Rose flower turned to Molly and said "Molly, we must (a) . Even though we were mean, you helped us. You have taught us an important lesson.
23. "Don't forget to send the email before you leave, " she ..... him as he headed out the door.
24. Please, let me pay the bill!
25. They ..... to collaborate on the new project.
26. "Don't give up studying! You are an intelligent girl! Keep on going! You can do it!"
27. "Please, please don't leave me alone, " she ..... clutching his arm tightly.
28. She forbade me ..... to the party.
29. They (a) Roebling to forget the idea, as it just could not be done and it was not practical. It had never been done before.
30. Sure. He has recommended ..... tickets in advance
31. The terrorist leader offered .....
32. Convert the direct speech 'She said, I have finished my work' to reported speech.
33. ..... often enter the country with moderate to serious health problems.
34. Angela denied ..... about my secret.
35. They suggested ..... later.
36. OK, I will cook for you.
37. Stadler (2017) ..... the three most important steps that governments can take to tackle climate change.
38. WHICH REPORTING VERB?"You should definitely apply for a scholarship. You'll get it easily."
39. The doctor asked ..... drinking coffee.
40. To my father's credit he had never once (a) that I should join him at the family company, especially as I knew how much he had longed for another son who might eventually take his place.
41. "It's your fault! You have ruined my relationship telling her about my past"
42. 'Why don't you come and visit us next week?She invited us ..... and visit them next week.
43. Parents: "Don't do it!"
44. "You seem to be in pain, Dan. Are you ok? Can I help you?"
45. "I don't have anything to do with the missing book, " she ..... , shaking her head.
46. Don't forget your research project is due next week, " the professor said to them.The professor ..... them that the research project was due the following week.
47. The kids suggested ..... a pizza tonight.
48. They blamed ..... breaking the window
49. To return unsatisfactory goods to a store by courier.
50. Convert the direct speech 'I like ice cream' to reported speech.
51. If you ..... something, you say that something is not true.
52. The teacher ..... me to write this information in my notebook.
53. The CEO of the company admitted .....
54. She complained about ..... in traffic.
55. Brantmeier (2004) once more investigated L2 reading individual differences at the advanced level.
56. She ..... for being late to the meeting.
57. 'OK, it's true, I broke your phone, ' .....
58. There was something about Kevin that got at me. Whatever it was, I preferred to keep it bottled up. Will I (a) it in the future?
59. He told her to shut the door.
60. 'Well done. I'm so pleased you finally managed to find the courage to show yourwork to someone. Didn't I always (a) you it was good enough forpublication?'