Reported Speech with Other Verbs and Structures Review Quiz

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“I am going to dismiss John, I’m afraid. He’s been losing us sales for a long time now.”

The boss _____ to dismiss John.

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“You should go for a bob! It would really suit your face shape.”

The hairdresser ______ getting a bob.

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“Please! Have mercy!”

At the end of the movie, the villain ____ the superhero to have mercy.

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“Speech! Speech! Speech!”

The wedding guests encouraged the groom_______ a speech.

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“I think it would be a good idea for her to take some extra classes before the exam.”

The tutor recommended __________ some extra classes before her exam.

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“I can help you move house on Saturday, if you like. I’m free all weekend.”

My colleague offered _____ me move house.

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“We visited that museum on holiday. We highly recommend it!”

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“Sorry everyone but we really must finish this project for tomorrow. We will be staying here until it’s done.”

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“He will give an interview answering questions about his new album only. Anything about the rumours of his marriage breakdown are off the cards!”

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“It wasn’t me who spilled water on the TV! The cat must have knocked that vase of flowers over!”