Question

A) What verbs do we use to introduce indirect speech? Find examples in the review. b) Fill in say or tell. l) ............... good morning; 2) . . a story; 3) . please; 4) . . the time: S) . the truth; 6) thank you; 7) .. a secret: 8) .. nothing; 9) ..... the difference

Answer 1

1) say, 2) tell, 3) say, 4) tell, 5) tell, 6) say, 7) tell, 8) say, 9) tell

Answer 2

a) Verbs commonly used to introduce indirect speech are:

1. say
2. tell
3. ask
4. mention
5. explain
6. state
7. inquire
8. report
9. suggest
10. reveal
11. claim
12. assert
13. advise
14. warn
15. inform
16. admit
17. deny

Examples from the review:

1. The manager said that the company is planning to launch a new product line.
2. She told me that she had enjoyed the movie.
3. The customer asked if there were any discounts available.
4. The article mentions that the economy is showing signs of recovery.

b) Fill in the blanks with either "say" or "tell":

1. Say good morning.
2. Tell a story.
3. Tell please.
4. Tell the time.
5. Tell the truth.
6. Say thank you.
7. Tell a secret.
8. Say nothing.
9. Tell the difference.