Exercise 8. Report what people say, using reporting verbs in brackets.

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Exercise 6. Write down a summary of the text.

Exercise 5. Make up 7 questions using the words from the text.

Exercise 7. Put the following into Indirect Speech. Use the following reporting verbs:

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

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,' says Nelly.
4. I saw a cloud of smoke and asked, 'What is burning?'
5. I asked her, 'Who gave you that watch?'
6. 'I can't understand what he is talking about,' replies 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.

For 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 buscuit. (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)