Question 7 of 14beginner🧠 RememberFill in the Blanks1 mark

To report a statement, we use the reporting verb _____.

Correct Answer

said

Exercise: Thinking about Language - Reported Speech | Q: II.2 | (Page 18)
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Explanation

The textbook context explicitly identifies 'said' as the reporting verb used for statements. In the explanation of sentence (b), it states, 'Mamta said is the reporting clause containing the reporting verb said.' Additionally, in the examples converting direct speech to reported statements, the verbs 'said' and 'declared' are used, with 'said' being the primary and most fundamental reporting verb for statements.

Solution Steps

  1. Step 1: Locate the explanation of reporting clauses in the context, specifically for reported statements.

  2. Step 2: Note the sentence: 'In sentence (b), Mamta said is the reporting clause containing the reporting verb said.'

  3. Step 3: Identify 'said' as the correct word to fill in the blank.

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