Reporting verbs

Rewrite a second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. 


1. “Don’t forget to buy milk!” said Antonio to Lucia. 

2. “You shouldn’t go into the water” said the coast guard. 

3. “I’ll go to France on holiday” said John. 

4. “I think you should go to the dentist” Julie said to Tom. 

5.  “Watch out for the weak bridge” he said. 

6. “You should apply for the job” said Jack to Stella. 

7.  “Okay, Keiko can go to the party” said Keiko’s mum. 

8. “The class will start later on Tuesdays” said the teacher to us. 

9. “It’s a great idea to go to the beach” said Maria. 

10. “Don’t cross the road there” she said to the children. 

key

1. Antonio reminded Lucia to buy milk.

2. The coast guard advised against going into the water.

3. John decided to go to France on holiday.

4. Julie advised Tom to go to the dentist.

5. He warned us about the weak bridge.

6. Jack encouraged Stella to apply for the job.

7. Keiko’s mum agreed that Keiko could go to the party.

8. The teacher explained to us that the class would start later on Tuesdays.

9. Maria recommended going to the beach.

10. She warned the children not to cross the road there.