Use the verbs in brackets to report the people’s actual words. 1 A hurricane is a very severe type of tropical storm,"
Alexia said. (explain)
2 "Please, don't enter the burning garage," the wife said
to her husband. (warn)
3 "Would you like a blanket?" the rescue officer said.
(offer)
4 "Follow the safety instructions," Mary told Peter. (advise)
5 "He is always telling lies," Cynthia said. (complain)
6 "If you don't behave yourself, I'll send you to your
room," the mother said to the child. (threaten)
7 "Alright, we can do it tomorrow," he said. (agree)
8 "A cyclone is developing in the east," he said. (announce)
9 "Do not go out in the pouring rain!" father said. (insist)
10 "We will help you get out," he said. (promise)
Answers & Comments
1)explained
2)warned
3)offered
4)advised
5)complained
6)threatened
7)agreed
8)announced
9)insisted
10)promised