Select the correct reporting verb
The hotel guest ______ that the room was too noisy and requested a refund.
A) promised B) complained C) reminded
B
It was __________ to see the magician make a huge car disappear in one second!
Astonishing
I completely trust him to finish the project on time because he __________ me his word that it would be done.
gave
The doctor ______ the patient to get more rest and drink plenty of water.
A) advised B) warned C) insisted
A
The new student is very __________; she is polite, friendly, and everyone likes her.
charming
Even though the argument was technically over, Marcus just had to say one final thing because he always likes to __________ the last word.
have
When Sarah asked for help moving the heavy boxes, Tom kindly ______ to assist her.
A) promised B) insisted C) offered
C
The sad movie was so __________ that many people in the theater started crying.
moving
The news was supposed to be a secret, but word __________ around the office very quickly that management was planning a surprise party.
went
The boy ______ breaking the window, claiming he was playing far away from the house.
A) reminded B) denied C) warned
B
The comedian told a very __________ story that made everyone laugh out loud.
amusing
We didn't spend any money on advertising for our new bakery because all of our customers came to us through word __________ mouth.
of
Mark didn't want to go to the party, but his friends finally ______ him to come along.
A) persuaded B) warned C) reminded
A
Our history teacher gave an __________ lesson today; everyone participated and no one felt bored.
engaging
When she found out she had won the first-place prize, she was completely at a __________ for words and just stood there in silence.
loss