Smart Course B2 - Week 27 - Lesson 53 - Reporting Verbs

Choose the correct answer to fill the gap:

'We regret to _____ you that the item you ordered is no longer available.'

• inform

• emphasize

• explain

Choose the correct answer to fill the gap:

'Could we ____ using a different courier service next time?'

• ask for

• offer

• suggest

Reorder the following to form a sentence:

• offered

• Lauren

• the presentation

• with

• to help

Choose the correct answer:

8. We would like ​ (a)   a solution to your time management problems – the new Super Scheduler.

• to offer
• offer
• offering

Choose the correct option:

'Carlos ​​ (a)   for next week off to spend time with his family.'

• asked
• requested
• observed

Choose the correct options:

My supervisor, Cara, ​ (a)   she was very happy with my work. She ​ (b)   that I get more training on the payroll software as well. We also ​ (c)   my request for a raise. She ​ (d)   to review the company finances and ​ (e)   to me later this week.

• said
• told
• recommended
• urged
• discussed
• decided
• promised
• guaranteed
• get back
• get again

Make a new sentence with the same meaning using the reporting verb in the brackets:

"You should apply for that job,' said Benjamin to Stella. (encourage)

Answer explanation

Sample response:

Benjamin encouraged Stella to apply for the job

Make a new sentence with the same meaning using the reporting verb in the brackets:

"I'll lead the negotiations!" said the manager. (insist)

Answer explanation

Sample response:

The manager insisted on leading the negotiations.

Choose the correct option:

We ______ the boss to increase the project budget.

• settled on

• agreed

• convinced

Make a new sentence with the same meaning using the reporting verb in the brackets:

"Don't be late for the quarterly meeting!" said the manager to Felipe. (advise)

Answer explanation

The manager advised Felipe not to be late for the quarterly meeting.