2-4 words
‘The acting in that film was extremely poor.’ (criticise) He ..... that film.
criticised the acting
‘I’ve decided to study journalism at college.’
She said she
had decided
She asked me where to send her article.
Where should I send the article?
to say sorry
apologize
‘It’s true that I’m not very diplomatic.’ (admit)
She ....... very diplomatic.
admitted to not being
Thee kids are feeling exhausted after all the training.’ He said that
were
He asked me where I’d bought my trainers.
Where did you buy your trainers?
to say that something isn’t true
deny
‘No I did not invade anyone’s privacy.’ (deny)
He ............... privacy
denied invading ...
‘It is the funniest tweet I’ve ever read.’
She said it
was ... she had
She asked me to help her with her bags.
Can you help me with the bags?
to make someone realise a danger or problem
warn
‘Keep away from the river bank, children.’ (order)
She ..... keep away from the river bank.
ordered the children to
‘Your order was ready to collect yesterday.’ He told me
my ... had been ... that day
He asked me if I’d heard of Amy Winehouse.
Have you ever heard of Amy?
to say that someone or something is bad
criticise
‘If only I hadn’t agreed to meet with that journalist.’ (regret)
He .............. with that journalist
regretted agreeing
‘I’ll help you with your project tomorrow.’ She said she
would ... me ... my ... the next day
She asked me what I was doing in her garden.
What are you doing in my garden?!
to feel sorry about something you have done
regret