Reported speech with Gerund and Infinitive | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

English 23 Public

This game is to review "reported speech" including verbs followed by Gerund or Infinitive

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Tommy said that he was so sorry as he had forgotten to be on time. (apologise)

Tommy apologised for not being on time.

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The boy said he did not break the vase. (deny)

The boy denied breaking the vase.

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Sarah said that Clara should go on a holiday. (suggest)

Sarah suggested Clara go on a holiday.

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Peter said he had been in love with me for a long time. (admit)

Peter admitted being in love with me for a long time.

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'You should read that book.' The teacher suggested __________

The teacher suggested reading that book.

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"You're right. I should not drink coffee in the morning anymore." I convinced him _________

I convinced him not to drink coffee in the morning anymore.

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"Let me drive you home, I insist", Thomas said to his friend. (insist)

Thomas insisted on driving his friend home.

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'Ok. I'll buy you a new mobile.' I convinced my mother __________

I convinced my mother to buy me a new mobile.

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Joe said to me “ Please come to my party next Sunday” (invite)

Joe invited me to come to his party the following Sunday

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'I can't help her now.' Tim refused ________ his sister.

Tim refused to help his sister.

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My mother said, “Don't forget to make an appointment with the dentist” (remind)

My mother reminded me to make an appointment with the dentist.

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The judge said to him, “ You must pay a fine of fifty dollars” (order)

The judge ordered him to pay a fine of fifty dollars.

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Prof. Ward talked to Jessie: "You should take a physics course" (encourage)

Prof. Ward encouraged Jessie to take a physics course.

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'I broke the vase.' John admitted _______

John admitted breaking the vase.

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'I'll pay for dinner.' Jane insisted __________

Jane insisted on paying for dinner.

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'Remember to send me a message when you get there.' She told him not ___________ when he got there.

She told him not forget to send when her a message when he got there.

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