Reported Speech
True/False
Reported Verbs
*JOKER
Vocabulary
100
Make this direct sentence into REPORTED speech:
My car is bigger than yours;
He said his car is/was bigger than mine.
100
In reported speech, the verb tense usually "moves back" one tense.
True
100
Complete the sentence using a reporting verb:
He __________ me of telling the media about our private life but I've never spoken to anyone before now.
A...
accused
100
What important thing happens on the dates: April 10 and April 24?
First vote, presidential election
100
What does a foreign correspondent do?
They visit foreign countries in order to report current affairs.
200
Make this direct sentence into REPORTED speech:
I should go to the dentist.
He said that he should go to the dentist.
200
It's always necessary to change the subject of the sentence when using reported speech.
False
Ex: They would still be they
They are running late.
They said that they were running late.
200
Complete the sentence using a reporting verb:
Photographer, Daniel Martinez, has __________ that the photo of himself jumping over the Canyon was a hoax.
A...
admitted
200
Why was everyone talking about the Oscars in the news?
Will Smith slapped Chris Rock.
200
What do we call a report sent to a newspaper by a correspondent?
A dispatch
300
Make this direct speech sentence into REPORTED speech:
The earthquake happened at half past seven.
The radio said that the earthquake happened at half past seven.
300
The final exam for English will last for 1 hour.
True
300
Complete the sentence using a reporting verb:
I denied saying anything but then he __________ to divorce me!
T...
threatened
300
What are these called:
Crop circles
300
What does an eyewitness do?
A person who was at an event and can describe what happened.
400
In reported speech the present continuous tense changes to what tense?
past continuous
400
Emilie has 4 children.
False, 3
400
Complete the sentence using a reporting verb:
I __________ him to change his mind and try to work things out.
P...
persuaded
400
What super hero was in the report of Robin, Noa and Theo?
Spiderman
400
Who is an expert?
Someone who has schooling or experience in a certain area and can give good educated information about a topic.
500
In reported speech the word CAN changes to what?
could
500
English class is the best.
True....obviously ;)
500
Complete the sentence using a reporting verb:
Apparently, he has __________ for causing the problem and the show's producer has _________ meeting him to discuss the issue.
A...
S...apologized
suggested
500
What country has Russia invaded and raged war against?
Ukraine
500
Define gossiping.
Casual conversation about other people, typically involving details that are not confirmed as being true.