REPORTED SPEECH ADVANCED reporting verb 2

The government spokesperson _________ that there was a crisis.

• rejected

• refused

• denied

Jane ________ me there was nothing the matter.

• said

• told

• asked

Peter _____ me to stay to dinner.

• persuaded

• insisted

• confirm

The director of studies ______ me to spend more time in the library.

• advised

• suggested

• warned

Sheila ______ me not to leave the heater on all night.

• explained

• warned

• said

The chairperson ______ us that time was extremely short.

• mentioned

• reminded

• answered

'Helen, would you like to come to lunch on Sunday?' asked Mary. (if)

Mary asked Helen _______________ to come to lunch on Sunday.

The minister proposed regular meetings for the committee. (suggest).

The minister ____________the committee should meet regularly.

Jack demanded urgent action from the police. (do)

Jack demanded the _____________________ something urgently.

I thought Kim would say something about his new job. But he didn't _____________ it.

• mention

• state

• declare