Reporting Structures 1
“Don’t forget to buy milk!” said Nick to Mary. (remind, using infinitive)
Nick reminded Mary to buy milk.
John: "Where can I buy the book?" (asked)
He asked where he could buy the book.
What is the synonym for "halls of residence"?
dorm/ dormitory
What is the idiom that we can use to describe a situation in which every seat in a cinema, theatre, concert, etc. is filled?
full house
What is the phrase that is used to introduce a statement that is considered obvious, uncomfortable, or difficult to accept.
Let's face it!
“You shouldn’t go into the water” said the coast guard. (advise against)
The coast guard advised against going into the water.
Kim: "Can I borrow your laptop?" (wondered)
Kim wondered if she could borrow my/ the laptop.
What is the adjective to describe a rental property that comes equipped with all the essential furniture and appliances necessary for comfortable living?
fully-furnished
What is the idiom that means "nothing special"
there's nothing to write home about
or
there isn't anything to write home about
Is there an error in this sentence?
Phil asked if they did have to pay a deposit.
Yes, there's an error in the sentence:
Phil asked if they HAD to pay a deposit.
“I’ll go to China on holidays” said Kira. (decide, using infinitive)
Kira decided to go to China on holidays.
My aunt: "You should get the bus." (recommended)
My aunt recommended getting the bus.
How do we call someone who pays for a place to sleep, and usually for meals, in someone else's house?
lodger
What is the polite expression used to welcome someone into your home or space, encouraging them to feel comfortable and relaxed?
Make yourself at home!
Choose the correct alternative:
Why was she there if she claimed to not know/ not to know about the party?
not to know
“I think you should visit my dentist” Ann said to Ted. (advise, using infinitive)
Ann advised Ted to visit her dentist.
Jane: "Yes, that was me who took your credit card." (confessed; that)
Jane confessed that she had taken the/ my credit card.
What is the definition of a homebody?
It's a person who likes spending time at home rather than going out with friends or travelling to different places.
What do we say when two people like each other very much and become friends very quickly?
They got on like a house on fire.
What type of house shares a wall with another house?
a semi-detached house
“Watch out for the slippery floor!” he said to them. (warn, using ‘about’)
He warned them about the slippery floor.
Emma: "Mum, I've dropped out of college." (admitted to)
Emma admitted to dropping out of college.
or
Emma admitted to her mother dropping out of college.
What is a problem-solving method characterized by repeated attempts to find a solution, learning from mistakes made along the way until success is achieved?
(by) trial and error
What is the idiom which means 'to have successfully finished something'?
be home and dry
What phrase describes a place that feels like home, such as a friend's house or a favorite hotel?
home from home