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Name three reporting verbs (not 'say', 'tell' or 'ask')
suggested, threatened, criticised, denied, promised, explained, refused
I remember the morning of the cup final. I went for a walk and could feel the thrilled / excitement in the air.
excitement
We couldn't drive any further because of the persistent / poor visibility.
poor
His rapid advancement in the company is due to his hard work, and his ability to work ________. (phrase)
under pressure
He was very vocal about the issue and made some strong statements. I agree but, personally, I wouldn't have gone as far as / than that.
as
decisive
Scientists from around the world are joining together to ____________ the disease. (Phrasal verb)
stamp out
This time tomorrow we _________________ to Mexico on our honeymoon. (fly)
will be flying
Since her obituary was published, her legacy has ______ and has been viewed by millions.
gone viral
As far as I’m concerned / know Barcelona have the best football team in the world.
Make the following into a reported question: “Where are you performing next week?”, Lisa asked.
Lisa asked where I was performing the following week.
She couldn't live with the guilt any longer and so decided to ________________ about stealing the money. (phrase)
come clean
Make the following into a reported question: “How is filming on the desert island going?”, Patricia asked.
Patricia asked me how filming on the desert island was going.
We do not except these kind of negative comments in the workplace. You've __________________! (phrase)
overstepped the mark
By February, the lake had completely frozen through / over.
over
It’s better to phone us at 8 o’clock as we will have finished / will be finishing our dinner by then.
will have finished
The police are _____ __ on under-age drinking. (phrasal verb)
tightening up
Complete the causative sentence: We need to ________ (passports / renew) before we go on holiday.
We need to get / have our passports renewed before we go on holiday.
Some people ______________ to raise money for charity. (phrase)
go to great lengths
Spring is by / as far the best season of the year.
by
I will call Taro to see whether he can give you swimming lessons.
ARRANGE
I will try to __________ give you swimming lessons.
I will try to arrange for Taro to give you swimming lessons.
Since they are a new company with a new logo, they have done a lot of campaigns to raise ___________.
brand awareness
I need to finish writing my report before the meeting.
GET
I must _________ before the meeting.
I must get my report finished before the meeting.
Nobody agreed with the plans but he was the only one who _____ ____ about it. (phrasal verb)
spoke out
I'm hooked on / to reality TV shows. I’m watching four different shows at the moment.
on