Exercise 17. Report what people say, using reporting verbs in brackets.

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Wonder want know inquire remark reply mention state complain of say explain

Exercise 16. Put the phrases in Indirect Speech. Use the reporting verbs below.

LANGUAGE USE

GRAMMAR AND

Exercise 15. Translate into English.

1. некоммерческая организация

2. неофициальный визит

3. незаконная сделка

4. незначительные детали

5. не относящееся к делу замечание

6. неестественная игра (актёрская)

7. быть недовольным результатом

8. нецелевое использование

9. безответственное поведение

10. в самых неожиданных местах

11. иметь неограниченные возможности

1. I asked my friend, “How do you feel after your holiday?”
2. Jack's father asked him, “Who are you writing a letter to?”
3. “Jack is on the terrace. He is playing chess with his brother,” said Nelly.
4. I saw a cloud of smoke and asked, “What is burning?”
5. I asked her, “Who gave you that device?”
6. “I can't understand what he is talking about,” replied Kate.
7. “You have known me since childhood,” Peter said to his friend.
8. Tom asked his brother, “Who did you visit in the hospital?”
9. “When the doorbell rang, I was reading a book,” said Alice.
10. “I have been waiting for you for an hour,” John said.
11. The teacher asked the students, “How much time do spend on homework every week?”
12. “You're the best assistant I've ever had, Sally,” he said.

Example: Excellent! That was a lovely dinner! (compliment on) =>

He complimented me on the dinner I gave him.

1. Don't forget to set your alarm clock for 6.00. (remind)
2. Careful! Don't touch those cups. They are hot. (warn)
3. Shall we stop for a coffee break? (suggest)
4. I'm sorry. I've forgotten about our appointment. (apologise)
5. Yes, it was me. I ate the last biscuit. (admit)
6. We are having a party on Sunday evening. Try to come along! (invite)
7. I'll get my hair cut this week. (promise)
8. I'm not to blame. I never used the office phone for personal calls. (deny)