Reporting Verbs Exercises
Reporting Verbs exercises covering the say vs tell core distinction, the four-way contrast between say/tell/speak/talk, advanced reporting verb patterns (verb + to-infinitive, verb + -ing, verb + that-clause), comprehensive mixed practice, and C1-level subjunctive patterns, academic reporting verbs, and complex verb + preposition structures. 5 exercise sets with 100 questions (A2 - C1 Level).
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Say vs Tell: The Core Distinction
Reporting Verbs Exercises
A2 ReadingNEWFalling Ice Caused Big Nepal Flood
A huge flood hit the border of Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday. At least 356 people died. Nearly 1,400 people are still mis…
Advanced Reporting Verbs: Patterns & Structures
Reporting Verbs Exercises
“She agreed ___ the extra shift on Saturday.”
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B1 ReadingNEWFalling Glacier Caused Huge Flood in Nepal
A huge flash flood rushed down the border between Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday. At least 356 people died. Nearly 1,400 p…
Comprehensive Mixed Practice
Reporting Verbs Exercises
“"I'm sorry I broke your vase." → She ___ breaking my vase.”
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B2 ReadingNEWGlacier Collapse Caused Deadly Nepal-Tibet Flood, Scientists Say
A huge flash flood rushed down the border between Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday. It killed at least 356 people and left a…
Advanced Reporting Verbs: Subjunctive Patterns, Academic Verbs & Complex Structures
Reporting Verbs Exercises
“The chairperson insisted that every board member ___ present for the emergency vote on the proposed merger.”
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C1 ReadingNEWGlacier Collapse Triggers Deadly Nepal-Tibet Flash Flood
A catastrophic flash flood swept down the Nepal-Tibet border on Wednesday, killing at least 356 people and leaving nearl…
Why practice Reporting Verbs exercises?
These Reporting Verbs exercises build your skills step by step. Start with the essential say vs tell distinction — tell always needs a person (told me), while say usually doesn't (said that). Then expand to four commonly confused verbs: say, tell, speak, and talk. Next, master advanced reporting verbs like agree, refuse, admit, deny, suggest, and explain, each with its own grammatical pattern. The mixed practice set brings everything together. Finally, challenge yourself with C1-level patterns: the subjunctive after insist/suggest/recommend/demand, verb + object + preposition + -ing structures (accuse of, blame for, warn against), and formal academic reporting verbs used in essays and research.