ENGLISH FOR ADULT LEARNERS Level 3 Module 3 ANSWER KEY Language ...

ENGLISH FOR ADULT LEARNERS Level 3 Module 3

ANSWER KEY Language Practice (Reported Speech)

Using the accurate Reporting Verb (A) Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence.

1) The government spokesperson denied/refused that there was a crisis. (Example) 2) Jane said me/told me there was nothing to the matter. 3) Peter persuaded me/insisted me to stay to dinner. 4) The director of studies advised me/suggested me to spend more time in the library. 5) Sheila explained me/warned me not to leave the heater on all night. 6) The chairperson mentioned us/reminded us that time was extremely short. 7) Bill answered them/replied them with a detailed description of his plans. 8) Michael and Sarah announced/reported that they were going to get married. 9) Paul accepted/expected that he had made a mistake, and apologized. 10) The manager confirmed/reassured that our room had been reserved.

(B) Rewrite each sentence in reported speech, using the verbs given in a suitable verb form. Some may be negative.

Example: 1) "I think I'll take the brown pair," said the customer.

The customer decided to take the brown pair

(decide)

The customer decided that he would take the brown pair. (decide)+(will)

The customer said that he would take the brown pair.

(say) +(will)

2) "Me? No, I didn't take Sue's calculator." said Bob.

Bob denied taking Sue's calculator.

(deny)

Bob denied that he had taken/took Sue's calculator.

(deny that)

3) "Don't forget to to buy some milk, Andy," said Clare.

Clare reminded Andy not to forget to buy some milk.

(remind)

Clare said that Andy should not forget to buy some milk.

(say)+(should)

Clare reminded Andy that he needed to buy some milk.

(remind)+(need)

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4) "I'm sorry I couldn't come on Saturday," said David. David said that he was sorry that he could not come on Saturday. David said that he was not able to come on Saturday. David apologised for not coming on Saturday.

5) "Why don't you go back to Singapore, Brian?" I said. I asked Brian why he did not go back to Singapore. I suggested that Brian should go back to Singapore. I suggested that Brian go back to Singapore.

(say)+(could) (say) + (be able to) (apologise for)

(ask) +(do) (suggest)+(should) (suggest)

(C) Complete the second sentence as a report of the first sentence.

1) "I wouldn't stay out in the cold for too long," Jill told Tom. Jill advised Tom not to stay out in the cold for too long. (Example)

2) "Don't forget to buy some milk, Andy," Carol told Andy. Carol reminded Andy not to forget to buy some milk.

3) "Don't go back into the house," the fire fighter told Jack. The firefighter warned Jack not to go back into the house.

4) "If I were you, I'd stay near the airport," the travel agent told us. The travel agent recommended that we stay near the airport.

5) "Don't worry, you'll make a complete recovery," the doctor told me. . The doctor reassured me not to worry as I would make a complete recovery.

6) "It's not true that I am getting married to Ann Jones," Prince Gary told us. Prince Gary denied that he was getting married to Ann Jones.

(B) Using Adverbs in place of Adjectives

Rewrite the sentences using an adverbial form of the underlined adjectives, making sure that the meaning of the sentence remains the same. The first one has been done for you.

1. Serena is a fluent speaker.

(Example)

Serena speaks fluently.

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2. Ted is a good teacher of the Japanese language. Ted teaches the Japanese Language well.

3. Yvonne was a competent assistant to me. Yvonne assists me competently.

4. This newspaper commentary made a deep impression on me. This newspaper commentary impresses me deeply.

5. There is something fundamental to your argument that is wrong. There is something fundamentally wrong in your argument.

6. You could be more confident in promoting your product. You could promote your product confidently.

7. It is probable that the rumour is true. The rumour is probably true.

(C) Position of Adverbs Inserting adverbs in sentences Rewrite the sentences to add the adverbs in the brackets. Write all possible answers. 1. I filled in the form. (correctly) (Example)

I filled in the form correctly. 2. She made it. (almost)

She almost made it. 3. He arrived at the job interview. (late)

He arrived late at the job interview. 4. It took me to complete the task. (two hours)

It took me two hours to complete the task. It took two hours for me to complete the task. 5. Brian is unaffected by the news. (apparently) Brian is apparently unaffected by the news.

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(D) Using adverbs or adverbial phrases in a passage.

Fill in the blanks in the passage below with a suitable word from the table.

recently

in contrast to these

as a result

always

whenever

apparently

thoughtfully

almost

in the papers

(1) Whenever I read the newspapers, one of the first sections I turn to is the one where readers' letters are published. These cover a range of issues that concern readers. Some contributors share their views on a piece of news (2) recently reported (3) in the papers. There may be others who relate a positive or negative experience. Their intention may be to draw attention to the favourable or unfavourable way in which a private or public organization is run. It may also be to highlight the benefits or unintended ill effects of certain policies affecting them. These letters are (4) thoughtfully written and well-expressed. (5) In contrast to these, the comments posted by readers on the newspaper's online chat rooms are disappointing and not worth reading. Many of them reveal prejudiced views and ugly attitudes. (6) Apparently, these individuals do not check their facts or verify claims. (7) As a result, their comments are frequently riddled with unfair remarks, irresponsible suggestions and ignorant notions.

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