This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Speech > Reporting Verbs – Quiz 13 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Reporting Verbs Quiz 13 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is the importance of using the correct form after reporting verbs? A) It enhances the aesthetic appeal of writing. B) It is crucial for grammatical accuracy and clarity in communication. C) It allows for more creative expression in writing. D) It makes the text longer and more complex. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It is crucial for grammatical accuracy and clarity in communication. 2. "I won't go to the police station."The boy ..... to go to the police station. A) Refused. B) Demanded. C) Invited. D) Asked. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Refused. 3. If your friend said, 'Where is the cafeteria?', which reporting verb would you use to report the question? A) Admitted. B) Promised. C) Asked. D) Suggested. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Asked. 4. She asked me how much a new MP3 player costs. A) '' How much does a new MP3 player cost?". B) "How much do an MP3 player cost?". C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) '' How much does a new MP3 player cost?". 5. The teacher ..... it was me who played football in the class, but I was at lunch! A) Refuse. B) Invite. C) Offer. D) Encourage. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Offer. 6. I can't believe you're blaming me ..... him to the party. A) For inviting. B) To invite. C) Of inviting. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) For inviting. 7. 'I'm so sorry I missed your birthday.' $\rightarrow$ She apologised for ..... my birthday. A) Missed. B) Missing. C) To miss. D) Has missed. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Missing. 8. When the character is answering a question, we use ' ..... '. A) Reply. B) Cry. C) Promise. D) Whisper. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Reply. 9. '' You shouldn't drink cold water"He ..... not to drink cold water A) Ordered. B) Decided. C) Promised. D) Warned. E) Advised. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) Advised. 10. People believed that the Earth was the center of the universe. => It ..... A) A. It is believed that the Earth was the center of the universe. B) B. It was believed that the Earth was the center of the universe. C) C. It is believed that the Earth is the center of the universe. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B. It was believed that the Earth was the center of the universe. 11. They blame me ..... the car. A) For damaging. B) To damage. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) For damaging. 12. "I won't be late again." she / promise A) She promised her to not to be late again. B) She promised herself that she wouldn't be late again. C) She promised to herself not to be late again. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) She promised herself that she wouldn't be late again. 13. The teacher ..... him to take the exam again. A) Said. B) Mentioned. C) Encouraged. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Encouraged. 14. 'Pay the fine within the next 30 days.' $\rightarrow$ The judge ordered the woman ..... the fine within the next 30 days. A) Pay. B) To pay. C) Paying. D) Pays. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To pay. 15. 'OK, I won't say anything about it.' $\rightarrow$ I agreed not ..... anything about it. A) Will say. B) Has say. C) Saying. D) To say. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To say. 16. Mike invited me ..... to the theatre with him. A) To come. B) Come. C) Coming. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To come. 17. "Empty your pockets for me, please."The policeman ..... him to empty his pockets. A) Explained. B) Asked. C) Invited. D) Persuaded. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Asked. 18. Seated at his desk on the TV news show, the news anchor ..... that a fire had destroyed a downtown club. A) Shouted. B) Joked. C) Reported. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Reported. 19. Dad agreed ..... us. A) To take. B) Taking. C) On taking. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To take. 20. Son ordered ..... his English textbook. A) Me to return. B) Her return. C) Me returned. D) Me to returned. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Me to return. 21. Thank you for your advice last night. It ..... very helpful. A) Was. B) Were. C) Is. D) Are. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Was. 22. Police reported that Peter caused the accident A) Peter was been reported TO CAUSE the accident. B) Peter is reported TO CAUSE the accident. C) Peter was reported TO CAUSE the accident. D) Peter was reported TO BE CAUSE the accident. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Peter was reported TO CAUSE the accident. 23. "I think you're right, I would do that too." A) She asked me about it. B) She agreed with me about it. C) She reminded me about it. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) She agreed with me about it. 24. 'Can you help me, please?, John ..... me. A) Accused. B) Apologised. C) Asked. D) Insisted. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Asked. 25. Please remind ..... my phone. A) I turn off. B) Me to turn off. C) Me turning off. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Me to turn off. 26. Complete the sentence with the verb that best fits the meaning: "Yes, I broke the vase, " he said. He ..... breaking the vase. A) Denied. B) Admitted. C) Promised. D) Suggested. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Admitted. 27. What does it mean to apologize? A) To express regret for something that one has done wrong. B) To ignore someone's feelings or actions. C) To celebrate a mistake made in the past. D) To promise to never make a mistake again. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To express regret for something that one has done wrong. 28. To suggest that someone or something would be good or suitable for a particular job or purpose, or to suggest that a particular action should be done A) Refuse. B) Recommend. C) Warn. D) Remind. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Recommend. 29. A reply to a question. A) Ask. B) Answer. C) Suggest. D) Moan. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Answer. 30. "I will go to the concert with you"He ..... to go to the concert with me. A) Ordered. B) Decided. C) Promised. D) Warned. E) Advised. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Promised. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesReporting Verbs Quiz 1Reporting Verbs Quiz 2Reporting Verbs Quiz 3Reporting Verbs Quiz 4Reporting Verbs Quiz 5Reporting Verbs Quiz 6Reporting Verbs Quiz 7Reporting Verbs Quiz 8Reporting Verbs Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books