Reported Speech - Special Cases
Master special reporting verbs like say vs tell, suggest, recommend, insist, and other tricky cases in reported speech
Level: B2-C1Difficulty: medium⏱️ 15 minutes
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Question 1
Choose the correct reporting verb and transform the direct speech. Pay attention to verb patterns and special structures.
"The quarterly report is ready."
The manager ___ (say/tell)
💡 Tips for Success
- •Say: no object needed. Tell: needs an object (tell someone)
- •Suggest/recommend: use gerund or 'that + subjunctive/should'
- •Insist/demand: use 'that + subjunctive' or 'on + gerund'
- •Apologize/thank: use 'for + gerund'
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