308. Reporting Verbs
Use less popular reporting verbs from the table below instead of “say” / “tell” in the sentences.
promised – admitted – suggested – complained – insisted – informed – announced – confessed
1. He said that he knew that my homework was the best in the class.
He that he knew that my homework was the best in the class.
2. They said that the were going to marry in Summer.
They that they were going to marry in Summer.
3. Teacher told our parents that we were naughty on the school trip.
Teacher our parents that we were naughty on the school trip.
4. Paul told me that he was in love with me in a high school.
Paul that he was in love with me in a high school.
5. The manager said that we were obligated to additional training session during the weekend.
The manager that we were obligated to additional training session during the weekend.
6. Mr Robinson said that we had to try his homemade wine after dinner.
Mr Robinson that we had to try his homemade wine after dinner.
7. He said that he would be always honest with his wife.
He that he would be always honest with his wife.
8. Ben said that maybe it was reasonable to cancel the football match because of the weather.
Ben that maybe it was reasonable to cancel the football match because of the weather.
