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CLucheschi - To Say and To Tell and Performative Verbs
by CLucheschi - (2010-09-20)
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1.

  1. Daniel told me that he was playing in the school basketball team.

  2. I spoke to Helen and she told she would phone you.

  3. You're lucky” said Steve. “I said you that you would win!”.

  4. A translator told the President what everyone was said.

  5. Look,” I said her, “why don't you told me what you mean?”.

  6. I told my teacher that I speak Chinese, but she didn't believe me.


2.

  1. Jean denied stealing the money.

  2. Peter suggested that they went to the cinema.

  3. David apologised for breaking Jack's pen.

  4. Diana reminded Sue ti post her a letter.

  5. Harry offered to carry John's suitcase.

  6. The leading actor admitted that he had been nervous.

  7. Vanessa doubted whether Liverpool would win.

  8. Stephen advised Bill to buy a mountain bike.

  9. The inspector accused Colin of murdering Lord Digby.

  10. Jim confessed to stealing the money.

  11. Andrew decided to take the brown pair.


3.

  1. Aunt Luisa insisted that we try the cake.

  2. Mum reminded Dad to pick up Sara from school.

  3. The car dealer suggested us to bay a Toyota.

  4. The Robinsons offered to help us with cooking.

  5. The teacher told the class to read chapter 4 for next Tuesday.

  6. Frank promised to be a better husband.

  7. The coastguard ordered us not to swim there.

  8. The shop attendant explained to us how the washing machine worked.



Pagina 431]

1.

  1. I used to talk for hours with my friends when I was a teenager.

  2. The chairman spoke very convinclingly at the conference.

  3. I didn't hear what you said.

  4. Our baby hasn't stared speek yet.

  5. Could I speak to the Branch Manager?

  6. You have no idea what you're talking about.

  7. English is speaking here.

  8. Let the girl speak for herself.

  9. My grandfather used to tell me wonderful stories.

  10. Say thank you to Mrs Brent, Jill.


2.

  1. Hello. Can I speak to Mike please?” “Who's speaking please?”

  2. She says she loves him yet.

  3. The police told to every witness to don't go away.

  4. My mother can speak for hours without stopping.

  5. When I was younger, I could speak better English.

  6. I stop to say my prayers since I was ten.

  7. How do you say “sentence” in German?

  8. I'm speaking on behalf of all the family.