Reported Speech BasicsOnline version Test your reporting speech skills. by Санобар Сариева 1 What is the past simple form of 'say' used to report someone else’s words? a said b sayed c saying d says 2 Which term is often followed by (that) + subject + verb in reported speech? a an infinitive b a modal verb c a conditional d a reporting verb 3 After which verb do we always use an indirect object in English reporting? a tell b reply c ask d say 4 What is the past tense of 'tell' when reporting what someone said? a telled b telle c told d tells 5 In reported speech, which clause type is commonly introduced with that? a infinitive clause b relative clause c that-clause d nominative clause 6 Which verb pair forms a common reported speech pattern with 'that'? a go and come b see and hear c do and make d say and tell 7 Which form can report someone saying something without a that-clause? a exclaim b tell c advise d say 8 Which word completes: 'He ______ that he was late'? a speaks b told c said d tells 9 Which verb is followed by an indirect object in reporting: 'I ___ you the news'? a said b spoke c told d claimed 10 Which statement describes a common rule in reported speech? a That-clauses can never follow verbs b After 'tell' we use an indirect object c After 'say' we use an indirect object d All verbs require a direct object
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