Question

Reporting Sentences 1-8 report what somebody said. Sentences a)-h) are what the person said. In each group of four match the sentences with similar meanings. 1. She disagreed with the idea. 2. She suggested discussing the issue at the following meeting 3. He recommended the Thompson proposal 4. She promised to finish the report by 8 th of September 5. She wondered if the Christmas party could be held in the canteen 6. She warned that we had a problem with the atmosphere at work 7. He pointed out how much work went into the company newsletter 8. We approved the Thompson proposal a) “Let’s discuss this issue at the next meeting” b) “I can have the report ready by 8 th of September” c) “I believe the Thompson proposal is the better one” d) “I’m not in favor of that idea” e) “The company newsletter needs a lot of time and energy” f) “We all agree with the Thompson proposal” g) “The atmosphere at work is bad and getting worse”