This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Speech > Reporting Verbs – Quiz 15 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Reporting Verbs Quiz 15 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. VISITORS:DO NOT TOUCH THE ELECTRIC FENCESReport:The sign warns ..... A) Visitors not to touch the electric fences. B) Visitors touching the electric fences. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Visitors not to touch the electric fences. 2. She ..... us to arrive early in order to get a good view. A) Suggested. B) Advised. C) Informed. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Advised. 3. "will you remember to buy some milk in the supermarket?" A) Andrew reminded me to buy milk. B) Andrew advised me to buy milk. C) Andrew insisted that I buy milk. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Andrew reminded me to buy milk. 4. Researchers have concluded ..... regular sleep patterns can improve cognitive function. A) That. B) With. C) Of. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) That. 5. ''I have been there." She told me that she ..... there. A) Had been. B) Has been. C) Was. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Had been. 6. 'Could you please explain this to me?, Sarah ..... A) Requested. B) Insisted. C) Denied. D) Argued. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Requested. 7. Agreed to A) Said yes to. B) Said wasn't true. C) Encouraged. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Said yes to. 8. Choose the correct option to complete the sentences below.The president is thought ..... planning a trip to the area. A) To be. B) That is. C) That he. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To be. 9. "I am not going to cut his hair" He said A) He ordered me to cut his hair. B) He refused to cut his hair. C) He agreed to cut his hair. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) He refused to cut his hair. 10. I encouraged my boss ..... the project. A) To not leave. B) Not leaving. C) Not to leave. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Not to leave. 11. 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. 12. "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. 13. 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. 14. 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?". 15. 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. 16. 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. 17. '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. 18. When the character is answering a question, we use ' ..... '. A) Reply. B) Cry. C) Promise. D) Whisper. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Reply. 19. '' 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. 20. 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. 21. 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. 22. "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. 23. 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. 24. '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. 25. '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. ← 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