Study the following sentences.

● “What!” screamed Mother.

● “N –n-no”, she whispered.

● “Sit up,” he ordered.

The Italicized words are verbs of reporting. We quote or report what someone has said or thought by using a reporting verb. Every reporting clause contains a reporting verb. For example:

● He promised to help in my project.

● “How are you doing?” Seema asked.

We use verbs of reporting to advise , order, report statements, thoughts, intentions, questions, requests, apologies, manner of speaking and so on.

Underline the verbs of reporting in the following sentences.

(i) He says he will enjoy the ride .

(ii) Father mentioned that he was going on a holiday.

(iii) No one told us that the shop was closed.

(iv) He answered that the price would go up.

(v) I wondered why he was screaming.

(vi) Ben told her to wake him up.

(vii) Ratan apologised for coming late to the party.