reporting verbs

Yes, it was me! And I did
it on purpose!
(you admitted doing it…)
Would you like me to post
this parcel for you?
(you offered to post …)
I wish I had come to the party
with you instead of staying at
home!
(You regretted not coming…)
I’m terribly sorry, I forgot
to call you last night!
(You apologized for not
calling…)
You are good at playing
volleyball! Go and play
with them! Don’t be shy!
(you encouraged me to play…)
You should try that new
Indian restaurant near the
school.
(you recommended trying …)
I’m sorry, but I can’t lend
you my car.
(You refused to lend …)
Good idea! Yes, lets go
for a pizza after the
school.
(You agreed to go…)
Don’t worry, I’ll write the
report right away!

(You promised to write…)
You look tired! I think you
should take a break.
(You advised me to …)
Come on, it’ll be a wonderful
party, and all our friends are
coming!
(You persuaded me to come…)
You took my mobile and
read my text messages!
(You accused me of taking…)
Don’t forget to send Susan
a birthday card!
(You reminded me to send
Susan …)
If you don’t pay me, I’ll
call my lawyer!
(You threatened to call …)
It wasn’t me who broke
the vase!
(You denied breaking…)
You can’t swim here!
There are sharks!
(You warned me not to swim…)
Student A . Read the sentences to your partner. He/she Will
have to report what you said using a reporting verb. You have
the key for student B in brackets.
Student B . Read the sentences to your partner. He/she
Will have to report what you said using a reporting verb. You
have the key for student A in brackets.