Reporting Verbs in English: List with Examples & Exercises ...
onlineteachersuk.com › reporting-verbsThese verbs are used in reported speech, which can be direct or indirect. The first reporting verbs that English students learn are usually say and tell. For example compare i) and ii) below: “It’s my birthday next weekend. Please, make a birthday cake for me!” Charlotte said to her mum (direct speech) Charlotte told her mum to make a birthday cake for her. (indirect speech) There are many other reporting verbs in English.