Reported Speech
Vocabulary & Definitions
Phrasal Verbs
Sports & Activities
Passive Voice
100

 “I love the thrill of races,” he said.

He said that he loved the thrill of races.

100

What does “pace” mean?

How fast someone or something moves.

100

What does “run off” mean?

To go away or escape

100

What is an example of a dangerous sport mentioned in the text?

Formula 1 racing.

100

Andryeyeva won the Kazakhstan Karting Championship four times.”

The Kazakhstan Karting Championship had been won four times by Andryeyeva.

200

“I am playing cricket,” he said.

He said that he was playing cricket.

200

Define “decorated.”

To make something more attractive

200

Complete the sentence: “I ran _ my old high school friends at the tennis match.”

 I ran across my old high school friends at the tennis match.

200

What does the phrase “take part” mean in a sports context?

To participate in a competition or event.

200

Russia holds the Masters Championship

The Masters Championship is held by Russia.

300

 “We will watch the Formula One race,” they said.

They said that they would watch the Formula One race.

300

What is “competition”?

An event where people try to win an award.

300

What is the meaning of “run into”?

To face problems.

300

What sports, besides football, can be hosted at Astana Arena?

Wrestling, judo, and boxing.

300

Andreyeva may win the Formula 1 World Championship one day.

The Formula 1 World Championship may be won by Andreyeva one day.

400

 “I saw a great football match yesterday,” he said.

He said that he had seen a great football match the day before.

400

What does “hilarious” mean?

Something that is very funny

400

Choose the correct preposition: “My team was running _ time to score a goal.”

My team was running out of time to score a goal.

400

In which city did the suggested fun race take place?

Astana, in City Park.

400

“Her speed on the track surprised her coaches.”

Her coaches were surprised by her speed on the track.

500

“He bought the tickets,” she said.

She said that he had bought the tickets.

500

Explain the word “reached.”

To arrive somewhere.

500

Define “run after.”

To chase something or someone

500

Name a reporting verb that can be used instead of “say” or “tell.”

Suggest, advise, agree, promise, or refuse.

500

“The football player ran away with the ball.”

The ball was run away with by the football player