Verb + [that] + report Quiz

Select the correct report for the following statement.

“I can run 5k in twenty minutes!”

Select the correct report for the following statement.

“You should use the verb in past participle here, because this is the passive voice.”

Select the correct report for the following statement.

“I’m totally snowed under at work at the moment, but don’t worry, I will be there to see your debut performance! I promise.”

Select the correct report for the following statement.

“This is a really important client. We can’t afford to mess up.”

Select the best verb to report the following statement.

“OK fine! It’s my fault that the food is ruined. I forgot to plug the freezer in.”

The head chef _____ that is was his fault.

Select the best verb to report the following statement.

“This is the best detergent on the market!”

The salesman ____ that his product was the best on the market.

Select the best verb to report the following statement.

“I was not in the area that night. I was visiting friends in London.”

The suspect ____ that she had been in the area that night.

Fill in the blanks.

“The water will be back on by the afternoon. Sorry for the inconvenience.”

The landlord explained _________ by the afternoon, and apologized for the inconvenience.

Fill in the blanks.

“It is important to note that my client was not aware of the planned changes at the time.”

The lawyer emphasised _______________ of the planned changes at the time.

Fill in the blanks.

“I broke the blender. I overloaded it with frozen food and the blades snapped.”

She admitted that she ________.