Reporting Verbs
to give reasons to support or oppose an idea, action, etc.
a____________
argue
The teacher admitted / told me to come to the classroom at four o’clock.
told
‘I’ve never seen him play so well.’
She said she __________________ him play so well.
had never seen
to make a very strong and urgent request
b__________________
beg
The coach reminded / admitted that she hadn’t watched the whole of my final match.
admitted
‘I love doing sport in the rain.’
He told me that he ____________ doing sport in the rain.
loved
to make someone remember something, or remember to do something
r________________
remind
After 12 rounds of boxing, there was no clear winner so the referee declared / encouraged a draw.
declared
‘I trained really hard before the tournament.’
She told us that she ______________ really hard before the tournament.
had trained
to say or show that something is true
c________________
confirm
The trainer declared / proposed that Kate try skating with a different partner.
proposed
‘I’m going to take a break from sport for a while.’
He announced that he ______________________ a break from sport for a while.
was going to take
to give someone a piece of information that is surprising or that was previously secret
r________________
reveal
The teacher emphasised / proposed the importance of stretching before and after exercise.
emphasised
‘We’re building a new stadium.’
The club said they ___________________ a new stadium.
were building