This section looks at what reporting verbs are, then looks at the strength and grammar of reporting verbs. Finally, there is a table which lists some of the most common reporting verbs, giving meaning, strength and usage. At the end there are some exercises to help you practice. What are...
Reporting verbs: Exercises Exercise 1Choose between say vs. tell to fill the gap in each sentence. Why didn’t you ___ me that you don’t eat meat? a) say. b) tell I didn’t ___ anything to you, because I was too worried. a) tell. b) say We ___ them to meet us in...
Reporting Verbs 1 Make a new sentence with the same meaning using the reporting verb in brackets. 1)"You shouldn't go into the water," said the coast guard. (advise against) [.] 2)"I'll go to France on holiday," said John. (decide, using infinitive)...
ParagraphsVerbs locating the resultsIn the 2nd paragraphIn the 3rd paragraphRead the sec ond and third p 19、aragraphs carefully and thi nk of the questi on: What is the fun cti on of the last sentence in the 2nd and 3rd paragrap Respectively?Senten cesFun cti onLast sentence in the ...
Unit 5 Reporting Results Objectives:-Understand the function and the major elements of the results section;-Learn the major steps to deal with the results section;-Use the tips for describing graphic information;-Grasp the tips for making comparison and contrast;-Learn the skills for choosing ...