8. Reporting verbs

Exercise 1



Exercise 2
Reporting verbs F2F definition matching
Invite - Ask somebody to go to an event ( a meal, a concert, etc.), Offer - Ask someone if they would like you to do something for them, Admit - Agree that something is true, especially when you don`t want to, Refuse - Say you won`t do or accept
Exercise 3
Reporting verbs
1) Nelly denies _________ the window. a) breaking b) to break c) break 2) I suggested __________the matter to the committee. a) to put b) putting c) put 3) I recommend ________ your feelings down on paper. a) writing b) write c) to write 4) She admitted____ a) making a mistake.
Exercise 4
Reporting verbs
I often invite my friends to watch..., My mom often reminds me to..., Once my teacher warned me not to..., When I'm at work, I often offer to....
Exercise 5
Verb patterns: reporting verbs
Would you like me to help you with your homework?, Black shoes or blue shoes? I know, I'll wear the black ones, Why don't you hire a car?, If you're going out at night, please don't take drinks from strangers, I'll always love you, I wouldn't do that if I were you, No!