Rewrite the following sentences with Infinitive or Gerund let’s all go to Lisbon they said?

Exercise 3. Rewrite the following sentences with Infinitive or Gerund

1. “ I will bring the sandwiches to the party” said Helen.

@ Helen offered................................................................................................................................................................

2. “ Let’s all go to Lisbon!” they said.

@ They suggested............................................................................................................................................................

3. “ You’d better leave that old flat,” my mother told us.

@ My mother advised ......................................................................................................................................................

4. “ Please let me go to Martin’s house!” Said Muriel three times.

@ Muriel insisted..............................................................................................................................................................

5. “ It was you and only you who stole the cake from the fridge” my mother told my sister.

@ My mother accused......................................................................................................................................................

6. “I’m awful sorry, I will never again use your car without permission” she said almost crying.

@ She apologized.............................................................................................................................................................

7. “ Don’t cross the river, it’s full of crocodiles”

@ They warned................................................................................................................................................................

8. “I’m sorry I’m late”

@ He apologized..............................................................................................................................................................

9. “ I think you’d better drink the medicine” the doctor said.

@ The doctor advised.......................................................................................................................................................

10. “Let’s eat something and then go for a stroll” she said.

@ She suggested...............................................................................................................................................................

11. “ Don’t worry, I’ll pay for the drink”

@ He insisted.....................................................................................................................................................................

12. “ Yes, it was me who ate all the cake”

@ She admitted................................................................................................................................................................

13. “Red wine is the best option for this dish”

@ The waiter advised.........................................................................................................................................................

14. “ Why don’t we go for a walk”?

@ She suggested...............................................................................................................................................................

15. “ I wasn’t anywhere near the scene of the crime.

@ The accused claimed .....................................................................................................................................................

16. “ This spot is the best place for a picnic.”

@ My father said ............................................................................................................................................................

17. “ The swallows return every spring and fly past my window.”

@ She explained ..............................................................................................................................................................

18. “ Can you answer the phone? I’m having a shower.”

@ He asked his son .........................................................................................................................................................

19. “ I gave you my homework last week.”

@ The boy insisted............................................................................................................................................................

20. “ Could you come and pick me up from school today, Dad?”

@ Bill asked.....................................................................................................................................................................

21. “ If I were you, I wouldn’t drink so much”

@ He advised his friend

22. “ I won’t help you because you didn’t help me”

@ a. Joan said ..................................................................................................................................................................

@ b. Joan refused .............................................................................................................................................................

23. “ I’ll bring it back tomorrow”

@ He said..........................................................................................................................................................................

@ He promised..................................................................................................................................................................

Exercise 4. Restate the given sentences. Choose the most suitable reporting verb in brackets. Make it active or passive as appropriate.

1. The girl said to Jim, “ Would you give your book to Mary?” ( ask, tell order)

@ The girl .......................................................................................................................................................................

2. The little said to her father, “ Daddy, I really like tricycle. Can we buy it?” (require, ask, advise)

@ Everyone .....................................................................................................................................................................

3. The sign on the side door says, “ Do not enter,” so we have to use a different door. ( ask, remind, force).

@ Nobody........................................................................................................................................................................

4. Before Bobby went to bed, his father said, “ Don’t forget to brush your teeth” (invite, allow, remind).

@ Before Bobby went to bed, his father ...........................................................................................................................

5. The factory manager said to the employees” Don’t come late. If you do, you will lose your work” ( ask, warn, encourage)

@ The employees.............................................................................................................................................................

6. When I asked the nurse about my skin rash, she said, “ You should consult dermatologist” (ask, permit, advise)

@ The nurse.....................................................................................................................................................................

7. “ I will not tell anyone else about our plan.” He said to me ( order, promise, warn).

@ He ...............................................................................................................................................................................

8. “ Okay, you can go alone to Hanoi this summer” ( warn, persuade, agree)

@ My parents...................................................................................................................................................................

9. “ Don’t worry. If your car breaks down, I will give you a lift home.” (agree, order, offer)

@ My friend’s brother .......................................................................................................................................................

10. Under the law, drivers and all passengers must wear seat belt while in a moving vehicle.(encourage, require, permit).

@ Drivers and all passengers ............................................................................................................................................

Exercise 5. Choose the most suitable verb form the box to report each of the sentences. Remember they all follow the pattern verb + to – infinitive.

promise, ask, order, remind, advise, encourage, bed, invite, warn, allow

1. “ Could you possible do for me a favour?” She said to Tom.

@ She..............................................................................................................................................................................

2. “ Come and have dinner with us” Rosy said to John.

@ Rosy............................................................................................................................................................................

3. “ Don’t forget to post the letter,” my wife said to me.

@ My wife ......................................................................................................................................................................

4. The man said the boys, “Don’t swim in the lake without an adult present”.

@ The boy........................................................................................................................................................................

5. He said to me, “ It would be best if you limited the sugar consumption.”

@ He ...............................................................................................................................................................................

6. “ You must a fine of one hundred pounds” the judge said to Edward.

@ The judge ...................................................................................................................................................................

7. “ Please don’t tell him about my absence from class yesterday” she said to me.

@ She...............................................................................................................................................................................

8. My parents often said to me “ Good for you! It’s good to be independent”

@ My parents often...........................................................................................................................................................

9. Mrs. Jones said to her children” Each of you may have one piece of candy”.

@ Mrs. Jones...................................................................................................................................................................

10. “ I wont be late next time” Mary said to the teacher.

@ Mary............................................................................................................................................................................

Exercise 6. Rewrite these sentences below, using the words in blankets.

1. He said to her, “ Come to the party. You’ll enjoy it,” (persuade )

@......................................................................................................................................................................................

2. He said to me, “ I’ll lend you some money if you like”. (offer)

@......................................................................................................................................................................................

3. He said to us “ Why don’t you have a holiday in my country cottage?”(invite)

@......................................................................................................................................................................................

4. “ All right. I’ll help you” Tom said to Joe.(agree)

@......................................................................................................................................................................................

5. “ I’ll tell you the truth” Tom said to Joe.

@......................................................................................................................................................................................

6. “ Whatever you do, don’t walk on the grass” the safeguard said to the tourists. (warn)

@......................................................................................................................................................................................

7. “You must pay for the damage you’ve done,” she said. So I paid (make)

@......................................................................................................................................................................................

8. “ I haven’t done anything wrong,” Tom said. (deny)

@......................................................................................................................................................................................

9. “ No, I won’t talk to the lawyer,” Tom said. ( refuse)

@......................................................................................................................................................................................

10. “ Yes, I did drive too fast through the town, she said (admit)

@......................................................................................................................................................................................

11. “ You damage my sweater, Tom” said Ben.

@ Ben accused.................................................................................................................................................................

12. Many people feel like taking part in the Boston Marathon.

@ Many people look........................................................................................................................................................

13. “ Stop speeding or you will get a ticket” said the traffic warden to the driver.

@ The traffic warden warned............................................................................................................................................

14. “ Please do go to the movies with me tonight.” said Aunt Fancy.

@ Aunt Fancy persuaded me...........................................................................................................................................

15. “ Why don’t we work and keep ourselves from starving?” said Mike.

@ Mike suggested............................................................................................................................................................

16. “ Go on holiday when the weather gets warmer,” she told him.(advise)

@......................................................................................................................................................................................

17. “ Keep out of this room at all time,” she said to them. (warn)

@......................................................................................................................................................................................

18. “Remember to post those letters” he said to me. (remind)

@......................................................................................................................................................................................

19. “ If you can’t find anyone else,I’ll drive you you to the airport” he said to me. (volunteer)

@......................................................................................................................................................................................

20. “ If you don’t give me a pay rise, I’ll resign,” he said to me.(threaten)

@......................................................................................................................................................................................

21. “ You’ve broken my radio,Frank!” said Jane.

@ Jane accused.................................................................................................................................................................

22. “ You should have waited for us” the team leader said to John.

@ The team leader criticized..............................................................................................................................................

23. “ It certainly wasn’t me who took your car!” said Bob.

@ Bob denied...................................................................................................................................................................

24. ´Shall we go to Paris for the weekend?” Mary said to me.

@ Mary suggested.............................................................................................................................................................

25. “ I saw Megan in town,” he said.

@ He metioned.................................................................................................................................................................

26. “ Be careful of malefactors and don’t go out at night alone” (warn)

@......................................................................................................................................................................................

27. “ Nam, you shouldn’t spend so much money on gambling” (advise)

@......................................................................................................................................................................................

28. ‘ Would you like to have lunch with me today”(invite)

@......................................................................................................................................................................................

29. “Why don’t you open a bank account” (encourage)

@......................................................................................................................................................................................

30. “ Remember to book a table in advance”( remind)

@......................................................................................................................................................................................

31. “ Fasten your seat belts” (tell)

@......................................................................................................................................................................................

32. “ I’ll offer you some more wine tomorrow”( promise)

@......................................................................................................................................................................................

33. “ Ok, I’ll carry some of these parcels for you”(offer)

@......................................................................................................................................................................................

34. “ Could you possibly give me a lift to the next village” ( ask)

@......................................................................................................................................................................................

35. “ Please don’t drink any more wine” (beg)

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