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MCiulin - To say, to tell and performative verbs
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Exercise 1 page 395
a) Daniel told me that he was playing in the school basketball team.
b) I spoke to Helen and she said she would phone you.
c) "You're lucky" said Steve. "I told you that you would win!".
d) A translator told the President what everyone was saying.
e) "Look," I told her, "why don't you tell me what you mean?".
f) I told my teacher that I speak Chinese, but she didn't believe me.

 

Exercise 2 page 395
a) Jean denied stealing the money.
b) Peter suggested that they went to the cinema.
c) David apologized for breaking Jack's pen.
d) Diana reminded Sue to post her a letter.
e) Harry offered to carry John's suitcase.
f) The leading actor admitted that he had been nervous.
g) Vanessa doubted whether Liverpool would win.
h) Stephen advised Bill to buy a mountain bike.
i) The inspector accused Colin of murdering Lord Digby.
j) Jim confessed to stealing the money.
k) Andrew decided to take the brown pair.

 

Exercise 3 page 395
a) Aunt Luisa insisted that we try the cake.
b) Mum reminded Dad to pick up Sara from school.
c) The car dealer suggested us to buy a Toyota.
d) The Robinsons offered to help us with cooking.
e) The teacher told the class to read chapter 4 for next Tuesday.
f) Frank promised to be a better husband.
g) The coastguard ordered us not to swim there.
h) The shop attendant explained to us how the washing machine worked.

 

 

Exercise 1 page 431
a) I used to talk for hours with my friends when I was a teenager.
b) The chairman spoke very convincingly at the conference.
c) I didn't hear what you said.
d) Our baby hasn't started speak yet.
e) Could I speak to the Branch Manager?
f) You have no idea what you're speaking about.
g) English is speaking here.
h) Let the girl speaks for herself.
i) My grandfather used to tell me wonderful stories.
j) Say thank you to Mrs Brent, Jill.

 

Exercise2 page 431
a) "Hello. Can I speak to Mike please?" "Who's speaking please?"
b) She says she loves him yet.
c) The policeman told to every witness not to go away.
d) My mother can speak for hours without stopping.
e) When I was younger, I could speak better English.
f) I stopped to say my prayers when I was ten.

g) How do you say "sentence" in German?
h) I'm speaking on behalf of all my family.