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English 13 Public

reported speech, reporting verbs

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‘You’re right, it’s risky to go on holiday without medical insurance.’ ADMIT

She/He admitted that it was risky to go on holiday without medical insurance.

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‘Jack, take these pills twice a day after meals and come for a check-up in five days.’ INSTRUCT

She/He instructed Jack to take these/those pills twice a day after meals and come for a check-up in five days

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‘I would consult a dermatologist if I were you, Jo.’ ADVISE

She/He advised Jo to consult a dermatologist.

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‘I’ll make an appointment with my GP as soon as possible.’ DECIDE

She/He decided to make an appointment with her/his GP as soon as possible.

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‘Please remember to take your blood test results with you, Garry.’ REMIND

She/He reminded Garry to take his blood test results with him.

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‘I will never use your laptop without your permission, Jane.’ PROMISE

She/He promised not to use Jane’s laptop without her permission.

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‘It wasn’t me who told the others about your problem, Tom.’ DENY

She/He denied telling / having told the others about his/Tom’s problem

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‘We should really buy the new steamer pot for our kitchen.’ INSTIST

She/He insisted on buying the new steamer pot for their/our kitchen.

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‘I’m really sorry that I didn’t visit you in hospital, Kim.’ APOLOGISE

She/He apologised to Kim for not visiting her in hospital.

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‘Why don’t you try taking a nap after school, Martin?’ SUGGEST

She/He suggested that Martin/he should try taking a nap after school.

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‘If you cheat in my class again, I will report it to the head teacher.’ THREATEN

The teacher threatened to report it/ my cheating to the head teacher.

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‘I’m not going to put up with his rude behaviour any longer.’ REFUSE

She refused to put up with his rude behaviour any longer.

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‘I would not drink energy drinks if I were you because they can cause restlessness and high blood pressure.’

Bob warned me not to drink energy drinks because they can cause restlessness and high blood pressure.

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