Reporting Verbs – English Grammar Test for B2
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(a) giving
(b) to give
(c) give
2 The teacher told the class they should study harder. She __________ them to do more revision.
(a) advised
(b) promised
(c) reminded
3 I didn’t do my homework, but I didn’t want to admit it. I finally __________ not doing it.
(a) refused
(b) denied
(c) insisted
4 My parents think I should apply for that job. They’ve __________ me to send my CV.
(a) encouraged
(b) blamed
(c) warned
5 I said, “Let’s go out for dinner.” I __________ going out for dinner.
(a) advised
(b) offered
(c) suggested
6 The boss told everyone, “Don’t be late tomorrow.” He __________ the staff not to be late.
(a) warned
(b) reminded
(c) invited
7 She felt guilty about breaking the glass, so she __________ for it.
(a) thanked
(b) apologized
(c) refused
8 The mechanic told me, “You should change the oil more often.” He __________ me to change it regularly.
(a) advised
(b) offered
(c) refused
9 I asked my friend not to tell anyone my secret. I __________ him not to say anything.
(a) ordered
(b) asked
(c) blamed
10 When I told him the truth, he __________ me for lying earlier.
(a) accused
(b) refused
(c) warned
11 She said, “I’ll give you a lift.” She __________ to drive me home.
(a) agreed
(b) offered
(c) insisted
12 He said, “Yes, I ate the last piece of cake.” He __________ eating it.
(a) advised
(b) admitted
(c) apologized
13 My brother said, “I didn’t take your phone.” He __________ taking it.
(a) denied
(b) refused
(c) suggested
14 “Don’t forget to send me an email,” she said. She __________ me to send it.
(a) reminded
(b) advised
(c) encouraged
15 “Please, don’t open the window,” he said. He __________ me not to open it.
(a) offered
(b) asked
(c) insisted
16 “Be careful! The floor is wet,” the cleaner said. She __________ us to watch our step.
(a) refused
(b) warned
(c) accused
17 “Why don’t we take a break?” she said. She __________ taking a short break.
(a) suggested
(b) offered
(c) refused
18 “Don’t go near the fire!” the guide said. He __________ the tourists not to approach it.
(a) asked
(b) warned
(c) reminded
19 “I’m sorry I was rude yesterday,” he said. He __________ for his behaviour.
(a) apologized
(b) promised
(c) admitted
20 “Let me carry your bag for you,” she said. She __________ to carry it.
(a) offered
(b) advised
(c) asked
21 “You should see a dentist,” my mother said. She __________ me to make an appointment.
(a) reminded
(b) advised
(c) insisted
22 “Don’t worry, I’ll pay for the tickets,” he said. He __________ to pay.
(a) agreed
(b) promised
(c) warned
23 “Thanks for helping me with the homework,” she said. She __________ me for my help.
(a) thanked
(b) apologized
(c) advised
24 “I’ll never lie to you again,” he said. He __________ never to lie again.
(a) promised
(b) offered
(c) refused
25 “You made me late!” she said to me. She __________ me for making her late.
(a) accused
(b) advised
(c) thanked
26 “Please, can you drive me to school?” she said. She __________ me to drive her.
(a) asked
(b) offered
(c) insisted
27 “You should stop talking and listen,” the teacher said. She __________ us to pay attention.
(a) advised
(b) warned
(c) thanked
28 “Don’t go out tonight,” Dad said. He __________ me not to go out.
(a) offered
(b) warned
(c) advised
29 “Okay, I’ll tell you the truth,” he said. He finally __________ to tell me everything.
(a) refused
(b) agreed
(c) reminded
30 “You were right about the results,” she said. She __________ me for giving her good advice.
(a) thanked
(b) blamed
(c) accused
Answer
1 (b) to give – offer + to-infinitive.
2 (a) advised – advise sb to do sth.
3 (b) denied – deny + -ing.
4 (a) encouraged – encourage sb to do sth.
5 (c) suggested – suggest + -ing.
6 (a) warned – warn sb not to do sth.
7 (b) apologized – apologize for + -ing.
8 (a) advised – advise sb to do sth.
9 (b) asked – ask sb not to do sth.
10 (a) accused – accuse sb of + -ing.
11 (b) offered – offer + to-infinitive.
12 (b) admitted – admit + -ing.
13 (a) denied – deny + -ing.
14 (a) reminded – remind sb to do sth.
15 (b) asked – ask sb not to do sth.
16 (b) warned – warn sb + clause.
17 (a) suggested – suggest + -ing.
18 (b) warned – warn sb not to do sth.
19 (a) apologized – apologize for + -ing.
20 (a) offered – offer + to-infinitive.
21 (b) advised – advise sb to do sth.
22 (b) promised – promise + to-infinitive.
23 (a) thanked – thank sb for + -ing.
24 (a) promised – promise + to-infinitive.
25 (a) accused – accuse sb of + -ing.
26 (a) asked – ask sb to do sth.
27 (a) advised – advise sb to do sth.
28 (b) warned – warn sb not to do sth.
29 (b) agreed – agree + to-infinitive.
30 (a) thanked – thank sb for + -ing.