REPORTED SPEECH

The government spokesperson ____________that there was a crisis.

• DENIED

• REFUSED

Jane _________me there was nothing else we could do to help.

• SAID

• TOLD

Peter ____________me to stay to dinner.

• PERSUADED

• INSISTED

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

• SUGGESTED

• ADVISED

Sheila ___________me not to leave the heater on all night.

• WARNED

• EXPLAINED

The chairperson ___________us that time was extremely short.

• MENTIONED

• REMINDED

Bill _____________them with a detailed description of his plans.

• ANSWERED

• REPLIED

Michael and Sarah ___________that they were going to get married.

• REPORTED

• ANNOUNCED

Paul _____________that he had made a mistake, and apologized.

• EXPECTED

• ACCEPTED

The manager __________that our room had been reserved.

• CONFIRMED

• REASSURED