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BMolinaro Language practice: to say and to tell and performative verbs
by BMolinaro - (2010-09-19)
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ES.1 DI PAG.431
a) I used to talk for hours with my friends when I was
teenager.
b) The chairman spoke very convincingly at the
conference.
c) I didn't hear what you said.
d) Our baby hasn't started speaking yet.
e) Could I speak to the Branch Manager?
f) You have no idea what you're saying.
g) English is speak here.
h) Let the girl talks for herself.
i) My grandfather used to tell me wonderful stories.
j) Say thank you to Mrs Brent, Jill.

ES.2 DI PAG.431
a) Hello! Is there Mike? Who is speaking please?
b) She says she is still in love with him.
c) The policeman told to witness to don't go away.
d) My mother can talk for hours without stopping.
e) When I was little I spoke English better.
f) I quitted saying my prayers when I was ten.
g) How do you say ‘'sentence'' in German?
h) I'm speaking on behalf of my family
.

ES.1 DI PAG.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 said her, ‘'Why don't you say me what you mean?
f) I spoke my teacher that I speak Chinese, but she didn't
believe me.

ES.2 DI PAG.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 reminds Sue to post her letter.
e) Harry offered to carry John's suitcase.
f) The leading doctor admitted that he had been nervous.
g) Vanessa doubt 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.

ES.3 DI PAG.395
a) Aunt Luisa insisted that we try the cake.
b) Mum reminded Dad to pick up Sara from school.
c) The car dealer advised us to buy a Toyota.
d) The Robinsons offered to help us with the 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 warned us not to swim there.
h) The shop attendant explained to us how the washing
machine worked.