{"id":17861,"date":"2025-03-10T11:35:02","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T06:05:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/?p=17861"},"modified":"2025-03-10T11:35:02","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T06:05:02","slug":"reporting-verbs-exercises-in-english","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/reporting-verbs-exercises-in-english\/","title":{"rendered":"Reporting Verbs Exercises with Answers [PDF Available]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Do you know what is a <a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/blog\/subject-verb-agreement\/\"><strong>reporting verb<\/strong><\/a>? Not many of us know about this or might have not even heard about it. It is a very interesting verb which is a <strong>part of the speech<\/strong>. One can converse with another person using reporting verbs. If you wish to know more about this verb, then continue reading this blog. In this blog, we will talk about reporting verbs exercises, and mention a few examples. To test your knowledge we have also listed out some exercises.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\"><strong>MUST READ! Reported Speech: Definition, Rules, Usage with Examples, Tips, Exercises for Students<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-a-reporting-verb\"><span id=\"what-is-a-reporting-verb\">What is a Reporting Verb?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A<strong> reporting verb <\/strong>is a word which is used to talk about something or report on other people\u2019s work. Reporting verbs include &#8211; <em>say, tell, reply, believe ask<\/em> and <em>respond<\/em>. They are simply used in situations when someone is not quoting someone directly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reporting verbs are usually used in the <a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/present-tense\/\"><strong>present tense<\/strong><\/a> for facts and current evidence that has not been changed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\"><strong><em>Interesting Fact: Reporting Verbs are also used as communication verbs which are used in reported speech.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\"><strong>Must Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/blog\/subject-verb-agreement\/\"><strong>Subject-Verb Agreement: Definition, 12 Rules &amp; Examples<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-examples-of-reporting-verb\"><span id=\"examples-of-reporting-verb\">Examples of Reporting Verb<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some examples of reporting verbs which will give you an idea about how this is used in sentences:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>He told me that she was his wife.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He said that Sarah was working.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>She asked (me) where I lived.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>She asked (me) to babysit for her on Friday.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>My mom told me to clean my room.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>My grandfather told me not to play with the fire.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>She asked us how to get to the train station.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\"><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/blog\/tenses-rule\/\"><strong>Tenses Rules: Charts, Examples, Types [PDF Available]<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-reporting-verbs-exercise-1\"><span id=\"reporting-verbs-exercise-1\">Reporting Verbs Exercise 1<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In these Reporting Verbs exercises, you have to<strong> <\/strong>make a few sentences using the reported verbs in brackets without changing the meaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You shouldn\u2019t go into the water,\u201d said the coast guard. (advise against)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I\u2019ll go to Paris on holiday,\u201d said John (decide, using infinitive)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cYou should apply for the job, said Jack to Stell. (encourage)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cDon\u2019t cross the road there,\u201d he said to the children (warn, using infinitive)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cI\u2019ll make the coffee!\u201d said James. (Insist+on)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cI\u2019ll be early,\u201d I said to my grandmother. (promise + clause)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-reporting-verbs-exercises-2\"><span id=\"reporting-verbs-exercises-2\">Reporting Verbs Exercises 2<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fill in the blanks with the correct option in the following Reporting Verbs exercises:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They were surprised when we ______ (announced\/told) that we\u2019d quit our jobs to start our own company.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I advised James ______ (that he should\/should that she) to speak to his parents before deciding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>My doctor has recommended that I _______ (should\/do) more exercise.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Will you remind me _______ (to pay\/paying) the gas bill before the end of the month?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Peter was one of the people to congratulate ______ (on me getting\/ me on getting) the job.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You always promise _______ (you arrive\/to arrive) on time, but you never do.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\"><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/direct-and-indirect-speech-exercises\/\"><strong>Direct and Indirect Speech: Comprehensive Guide with Exercises<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-reporting-verbs-exercises-3\"><span id=\"reporting-verbs-exercises-3\">Reporting Verbs Exercises 3<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fill in the blanks with the correct option in these Reporting Verbs exercises:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>He _______ that the lucky draw winner was Maggie.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Advised<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Announced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Informed<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>2. He ________ us not to drink the tap water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Warned<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insisted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Informed<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>3. He ______ taking the train as the traffic was terrible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Suggested<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Claimed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invited<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>4. He ______ stealing a hundred dollars from her bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Said no<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assured<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Denied<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>5. The CEO _______ taking bribes of over a billion dollars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Agreed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Admitted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Refused<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>6. During the meeting, the chairman ________ setting up a special committee to investigate waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Proposed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invited<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Declared<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-reporting-verbs-exercise-4\"><span id=\"reporting-verbs-exercise-4\">Reporting Verbs Exercise 4<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fill in the blanks with the correct reporting verb in the following questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Don\u2019t open the window, it\u2019s raining!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>He _____ me not to open the window because it was raining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cCan I use your phone?\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>He _______ if he could use my phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cI\u2019ll be home at 6 pm,\u201d said Sarah.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Sarah ______ she will be home at 6 pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>My boss ______ me to stay late to finish the report.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\"><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><strong>Reported Speech Rules with Tips and Exercises for Students<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mcqs-on-reporting-verbs\"><span id=\"mcqs-on-reporting-verbs\">MCQs on Reporting Verbs<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Which of the following is NOT a reporting verb?<\/strong><br>a) Said<br>b) Told<br>c) Go<br>d) Explained<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) Go<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Which reporting verb is used when someone expresses disagreement or opposition?<\/strong><br>a) Argue<br>b) Mention<br>c) Suggest<br>d) Announce<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> a) Argue<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Identify the correct sentence using a reporting verb:<\/strong><br>a) He told that he was busy.<br>b) He said me that he was busy.<br>c) He told me that he was busy.<br>d) He said to me that he was busy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) He told me that he was busy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Which reporting verb is commonly used when giving orders or instructions?<\/strong><br>a) Advise<br>b) Command<br>c) Request<br>d) Apologize<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) Command<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Which of the following sentences correctly uses &#8220;suggest&#8221; as a reporting verb?<\/strong><br>a) She suggested to go to the park.<br>b) She suggested us to go to the park.<br>c) She suggested that we go to the park.<br>d) She suggested that we went to the park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) She suggested that we go to the park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6. Which reporting verb is most suitable when sharing news formally?<\/strong><br>a) Declare<br>b) Whisper<br>c) Complain<br>d) Insist<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> a) Declare<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7. Which of the following sentences is incorrect?<\/strong><br>a) He promised to call me later.<br>b) She denied stealing the money.<br>c) They explained me the process.<br>d) He reminded me to submit the form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) They explained me the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8. Which reporting verb is appropriate when someone expresses regret?<\/strong><br>a) Apologize<br>b) Recommend<br>c) Agree<br>d) Advise<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> a) Apologize<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>9. Which of the following verbs can be followed by an object + infinitive?<\/strong><br>a) Advise<br>b) Suggest<br>c) Insist<br>d) Explain<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> a) Advise<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10. Choose the sentence with the correct reporting verb usage:<\/strong><br>a) He told that he was not feeling well.<br>b) She requested him to help her.<br>c) They explained me the rules of the game.<br>d) He insisted me to leave immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) She requested him to help her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-1abb8d9ea5bf8f894724313cb1c787b7\"><strong>Check out blogs on Learn English here:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/direct-and-indirect-speech-exercises\/\"><strong>Direct and Indirect Speech Guide with Exercises<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/change-sentences-into-indirect-speech\/\"><strong>How to Change Sentences into Indirect Speech<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/examples-of-direct-and-indirect-speech-exercises\/\"><strong>Examples of Direct and Indirect Speech Exercises<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/50-examples-of-direct-and-indirect-speech-interrogative-sentences\/\"><strong>Examples of Direct and Indirect Speech Interrogative Sentences<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/direct-and-indirect-speech-rules\/\"><strong>Direct and Indirect Speech Rules &amp; Examples<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/types-of-reported-speech\/\"><strong>Types of Reported Speech<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/reported-speech-exercises-for-class-9th\/\"><strong>Reported Speech Exercises For Class 9<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/reported-speech-interrogative\/\"><strong>Reported Speech Interrogative<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/direct-indirect-speech-questions\/\"><strong>Direct And Indirect Speech Questions<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Direct and Indirect Speech Exercises with Answers for Class 12<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\"><span id=\"faqs\">FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1703590942210\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the purpose of reporting verbs?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Reporting verbs help one introduce the ideas or words of others. It uses words like tell, say or ask.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1703590955548\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the rule for reporting verbs?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">When using a declarative sentence, one can simply use words like \u2018told\u2019, \u2018said\u2019, \u2018that\u2019 etc in a sentence.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1703590967725\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the formula for a reporting verb?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Reporting verbs include verb + object + preposition + -ing.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Related Posts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\"><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/simple-present-tense-voice-change-exercise\/\"><strong>Simple Present Tense Voice Change Exercises<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/future-unreal-conditional-tense\/\"><strong>Future Unreal Conditional Examples<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/future-tense\/\"><strong>Future Tense: Meaning, Types, Structure<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/future-continuous-tense\/\"><strong>Future Continuous Tense Examples<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/present-unreal-conditional\/\"><strong>Present Unreal Conditional Tense Examples<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/simple-future-tense\/\"><strong>Simple Future Tense Examples<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/past-tense\/\"><strong>Past Tense: Meaning, Types, Structure and Examples<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/future-perfect-continuous-tense\/\"><strong>Future Perfect Continuous Tense Examples<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/blog\/tenses-rule\/#google_vignette\"><strong>Future Perfect Continuous Tense Examples<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/present-perfect-continuous-tense\/\"><strong>Present Perfect Continuous Tense Examples<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To advance your grammar knowledge and read more informative blogs, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/category\/learn-english\/\"><strong>Learn English<\/strong><\/a> page and don\u2019t forget to follow <a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/\"><strong>Leverage Edu<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Do you know what is a reporting verb? 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