Statements
“I love living here.”
👉 Use: emotion / positive feeling
Ex: He said that he loved living there because it gave him a sense of tranquillity.
“Where do you live?”
👉 Use: neutral description
Ex: She asked where I lived in a densely populated area.
“Sit down.”
👉 Use: tone (neutral/strong)
Ex: He told me to sit down in a sharp tone.
“I didn’t take the money.”
Ex: He denied taking the money.
“I feel calm here.”
👉 Use: nature / peace
Ex: She said that she felt a sense of tranquillity there.
“This place is boring.”
👉 Use: negative attitude
Ex: She said that the place was boring and spoke with a hint of contempt.
“Why did you leave your town?”
👉 Use: movement / leaving
Ex: He asked why I had fled my town.
“Don’t destroy that building.”
👉 Use: action (physical)
Ex: She warned them not to tear down the building.
“You should move somewhere quieter.”
Ex: She suggested moving to the unspoilt countryside.
“They looked at me angrily.”
👉 Use: body language
Ex: He said that they had given him sharp glances.
“I won’t say sorry.”
👉 Use: attitude / personality
Ex: He said that he wouldn’t apologise and seemed completely unapologetic.
“Do you like your neighbors?”
👉 Use: community
Ex: She asked if I liked my neighbours and being part of a close-knit community.
“Try this food!”
👉 Use: food / enjoyment
Ex: He encouraged me to tuck into the food.
“This area is dangerous.”
Ex: He warned that the area was dangerous and full of crime-ridden streets.
“This place isn’t as nice as it seems.”
👉 Use: contrast / hidden reality
Ex: She suggested that the place had a sinister undercurrent.
“This town is changing too fast.”
👉 Use: abstract noun (change / tension)
Ex: She said that the town was changing too fast and that there was an undercurrent of tension.
“What are they talking about?”
👉 Use: speculation / uncertainty
Ex: He asked what they were talking about, suggesting there was some speculation.
“Stop complaining and do something.”
👉 Use: attitude / criticism
Ex: She told him to stop complaining and do something, showing clear contempt.
“I might be wrong, but I think they’re lying.”
Ex: She admitted she might be wrong but claimed that they were lying, although her idea sounded speculative.
“I don’t care what people think.”
👉 Use: strong personality
Ex: He said that he didn’t care what people thought and appeared completely unapologetic.
People are always watching me.”
👉 Use: complex / abstract idea
Ex: He said that people were always watching him and that there was an undercurrent of speculation.
“Why are you acting like that?”
👉 Use: emotion / tone
Ex: She asked why I was acting like that in a sharp tone.
“Leave now and don’t come back.”
👉 Use: strong emotion
Ex: He ordered me to leave immediately and not come back, in a defiant tone.
“You must leave immediately.”
Ex: He insisted that I leave immediately.
“I'm not sure about this... something strange is happening in this town.”
👉 Use: abstract noun
She admitted that something strange was happening in the town and seemed hesitant about it.