Identify it!
Identify the word or phrase that has a different meaning.
propose / suggest / remove
remove
Correct the sentence if it is incorrect.
I argued that we will need another month to complete the project.
I argued that we WOULD need another month to complete the project.
Rewrite the sentences in reported speech using the subject and verb in parentheses. Supply a subject for the sentences if necessary.
"The new smartphones will go on sale next week."
(the company / announce)
The company announced that the new smartphones would go on sale next week.
Use reported speech and a variety of reporting verbs to repeat 2nd sentence.
Guest: Do you have any rooms available tonight?
Hotel employee: No, sorry. We won't have a room free until tomorrow.
The hotel employee CLAIMED or... they wouldn't have a room free until tomorrow.
Identify the word or phrase that has a different meaning.
estimate / deceive / guess
deceive
Correct the sentence if it is incorrect.
They explained that they might not come to the ceremony.
Rewrite the sentences in reported speech using the subject and verb in parentheses. Supply a subject for the sentences if necessary.
"We will arrive in Los Angeles on time."
(pilot / claim)
The pilot claimed that we would arrive in Los Angeles on time.
Identify the word or phrase that has a different meaning.
have doubts about / be uncertain / be certain
be certain
Correct the sentence if it is incorrect.
They confirmed that they won't refund my money.
They confirmed that they WOULDN'T refund my money.
Rewrite the sentences in reported speech using the subject and verb in parentheses. Supply a subject for the sentences if necessary.
"The meetign will start at 9:00 a.m."
(my boss / confirm)
My boss confirmed that the meeting would start at 9:00 a.m.
Identify the word or phrase that has a different meaning.
insist / say firmly / forget
forget
Correct the sentence if it is incorrect.
We told everyone that they should come to our house early.
Rewrite the sentences in reported speech using the subject and verb in parentheses. Supply a subject for the sentences if necessary.
"I could do a better job if I were given the chance."
(the young man / argue)
The young man argued that he could do a better job if he were given the chance.
Identify the word or phrase that has a different meaning.
deny / accept / oppose
accept
Correct the sentence if it is incorrect.
He said he had doubts that he can show up on time.
He said he had doubts that he COULD show up on time.
Rewrite the sentences in reported speech using the subject and verb in parentheses. Supply a subject for the sentences if necessary.
"The bus will not be late."
(the driver / insist)
The driver insisted that the bus will not be late.