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Question
Complete the sentences as in the example, using the verbs given in the box. Do not use any verb more than once.
| remind warn encourage advise ask permit |
Example : "Don't forget to return my book."
He reminded me not to forget to return his book.
1. "You promised that you would not tell mother about our quarrel."
He _________________________________________
2. "If I were you, I'd go to the police."
______________________________________________
3. "Go on, buy a new dress," Sushila said.
__________________________________________
4. "Please don't drive so fast," Anil said.
___________________________________________
5. "Rupa, you can go to the library," said the teacher.
The teacher ___________________________________________
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Solution
- He promised me not to tell my mother about our quarrel.
- He advised me to go to the police.
- Sushila encouraged me to go on and buy a new dress.
- Anil warned me not to drive so fast.
- The teacher asked Rupa to go to the library.
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