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11 R e p o r t i n g s t r u c t u r e s 1

1 Match each sentence beginning (1–8) with an appropriate ending (a–h).
The forecast warns against to have accepted bribes from the construction firm.
1 a
2 We had only pulled over for a moment, but the b to share how proud she was to accept the award.
warden still threatened
c not to take that job, but she wouldn’t listen.
3 The singer thanked her fans and went on
d him that my car would make it all the way to Madrid.
4 When questioned by police, the suspects denied
e taking any unnecessary risks such as venturing
5 The whole class had to stay behind until someone outdoors during the blizzard.
owned up
being anywhere near the scene.
f
6 The minister is widely rumoured
g to having defaced the textbooks.
7 James didn’t think it would but I assured
to give us a ticket.
h
8 It’s Helen’s own fault. We all warned her
2 Rewrite each sentence using the reporting verb in brackets.
Anna: ‘I’m not sure you should take the exam so soon, Jim.’ (DISCOURAGE)
1
2 Politician: ‘If you vote for us again, I promise that we will continue to improve the economy of this country.’ (SWEAR)
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3 Dad: ‘If you don’t make more of an effort with your schoolwork, Adam, you’ll regret it.’ (WARN)

4 Daniel: ‘I’m sorry. It was me. I broke the window!’ (CONFESS)

‘Some people say that the actor has been sacked from the movie franchise after publicly criticising the director.’
5
(RUMOUR)

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