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Structures after reporting verbs — Exercise 2

Complete using a reporting verb from the list and the correct form of the verb in brackets. Use an object where necessary.
accuse of, refuse, promise, suggest, invite, recommend, threaten, remind
  1. 1.
    Gilbert said: “Let’s drink a cup of coffee.”
    Gilbert
    a cup of coffee.
  2. 2.
    Liam told Julien: “I’ll call the police if you touch my car.”
    Liam
    the police if Julien touched his car.
  3. 3.
    Charlie said to me: “Would you like to join me on my trip to New York?”
    Charlie
    him on his trip to New York.
  4. 4.
    Jessica said: “I will keep your secret.”
    Jessica
    my secret.
  5. 5.
    Isabel said to Andrew: “You took my phone!”
    Isabel
    her phone.
  6. 6.
    Emma said to Troy: “Don’t forget to meet me at the airport.”
    Emma
    her at the airport.
  7. 7.
    My little sister said: “I’m not going to eat the soup.”
    My little sister
    the soup.
  8. 8.
    Kelly said: “You must visit Central Park. It’s a fantastic place.”
    Kelly
    Central Park. She said it was fantastic.
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