Using Reported Speech Quiz

This quiz checks your understanding of reported speech, passive and active voice, and meaning in context. To pass the quiz, you must correctly answer at least 18 of the 20 questions below. Read each question and choose the correct answer. There's only one correct answer for each question. For accessibility, transcripts are available for learners with hearing impairments; we recommend using them only if needed. # --quizzes-- ## --quiz-- ### --question-- #### --text-- What do you describe as `outdated`? #### --distractors-- Something modern that was recently improved --- Something expensive but popular today --- Something unfinished but still developing #### --answer-- Something no longer useful because better options exist ### --question-- #### --text-- Which sentence uses correct prepositions to mean having a conversation? #### --distractors-- `I spoke about her with the issue.` --- `I spoke with her to the issue.` --- `I spoke for her about the issue.` #### --answer-- `I spoke with her about the issue.` ### --question-- #### --text-- Which definition is incorrect? #### --distractors-- `To target` means to aim at or direct something toward someone or something. --- `To isolate` means to separate affected systems to stop damage spreading. --- `To prevent` means to take action so something does not happen. #### --answer-- `To maintain` means to completely replace something that is broken. ### --question-- #### --text-- Brian said to you: `The attack is serious`. How would you report what he said? #### --distractors-- `Brian said the attack is serious.` --- `Brian said the attack had been serious.` --- `Brian said the attack were serious.` #### --answer-- `Brian said the attack was serious.` ### --question-- #### --text-- You want to mention that a project takes less than a certain time, so you say: `The project takes BLANK three weeks`. #### --distractors-- `during` --- `along` --- `through` #### --answer-- `within` ### --question-- #### --text-- Listen to the audio. What is the most appropriate positive answer? <!-- (quiz audio) Brian: Did Jake give any feedback on how we can prevent similar incidents in the future? --> #### --audio-- ```json { "audio": { "filename": "B1_21-1.mp3", "startTimestamp": 21.4, "finishTimestamp": 25.9 }, "transcript": [ { "character": "Brian", "text": "Did Jake give any feedback on how we can prevent similar incidents in the future?" } ] } ``` #### --distractors-- `That sounds serious.` --- `It was quite insightful.` --- `Of course, I'll get that done.` #### --answer-- `Yes, he suggested several steps.` ### --question-- #### --text-- What does `to give feedback` mean? #### --distractors-- To complain about something without offering solutions --- To officially approve a final decision --- To repeat information without changing it #### --answer-- To share opinions or advice to help improve something ### --question-- #### --text-- Lisa said to you: `We reviewed the logs`. How would you report what she said? #### --distractors-- `Lisa mentioned that they reviewed the logs.` --- `Lisa mentioned that we reviewed the logs.` --- `Lisa mentioned that we had reviewed the logs.` #### --answer-- `Lisa mentioned that they had reviewed the logs.` ### --question-- #### --text-- True or false: The word `that` is optional and often left out in reported speech. #### --distractors-- That's false because `that` must always be included in reported speech. --- That's true but only when reporting questions instead of statements. --- That's false because removing `that` makes the sentence incorrect. #### --answer-- That's true because speakers often omit `that` without changing the meaning. ### --question-- #### --text-- What is a `summary`? #### --distractors-- A detailed explanation including all minor information --- A personal opinion about an event --- A list of unrelated facts #### --answer-- A brief statement presenting the most important information ### --question-- #### --text-- What does `then` express in this sentence: `We should cooperate with them then`? #### --distractors-- It refers to something they did regularly in the past. --- It compares cooperation with another possible action. --- It asks whether cooperation will happen in the future. #### --answer-- It shows a decision based on what was just discussed. ### --question-- #### --text-- Listen to the audio. What did users mention about the color scheme? <!-- (quiz audio) Linda: Yes, the color scheme was brought up a few times. It seems it was found to be a bit overwhelming by some users. They suggested it could be toned down a bit. --> #### --audio-- ```json { "audio": { "filename": "B1_21-2.mp3", "startTimestamp": 21.4, "finishTimestamp": 28.9 }, "transcript": [ { "character": "Linda", "text": "Yes, the color scheme was brought up a few times. It seems it was found to be a bit overwhelming by some users. They suggested it could be toned down a bit." } ] } ``` #### --distractors-- Users said the color scheme looked simple but slightly unfinished. --- Users requested completely different colors for the entire interface. --- Users mentioned the color scheme briefly but had no strong opinion. #### --answer-- Users found the color scheme somewhat overwhelming and suggested reducing it. ### --question-- #### --text-- Sophie said to you: `I think we should change the design`. How would you report what she said? #### --distractors-- `Sophie suggests change the design.` --- `Sophie suggested to change the design.` --- `Sophie suggested change the design.` #### --answer-- `Sophie suggested changing the design.` ### --question-- #### --text-- What does `to address a point` mean? #### --distractors-- To ignore a topic completely --- To postpone a discussion permanently --- To summarize a whole project #### --answer-- To talk about a specific issue ### --question-- #### --text-- What's the difference between these two sentences: `It was mentioned that some bugs were fixed` and `Tom and Linda fixed some bugs`? #### --distractors-- The first describes a planned action, while the second describes a completed action. --- The first sounds informal, while the second is used only in formal reports. --- Both sentences describe exactly the same focus. #### --answer-- The first highlights the action, while the second clearly states who did it. ### --question-- #### --text-- James said: `Lisa mentioned the issue was brought up by Mark`. Who mentioned the issue first? #### --distractors-- Nobody mentioned it --- Lisa --- James #### --answer-- Mark ### --question-- #### --text-- What is an example of an `overload`? #### --distractors-- A system working faster than expected --- A device turning off normally after use --- A program updating automatically #### --answer-- A system receiving more data than it can handle ### --question-- #### --text-- What does `to incorporate` mean? #### --distractors-- To remove something from a system --- To delay a project until later --- To test something temporarily #### --answer-- To include something ### --question-- #### --text-- James said to you: `The server went down because of a power issue`. How would you report what he said? #### --distractors-- `James explained that the server is down because of a power issue.` --- `James explained that the server goes down because of a power issue.` --- `James explained that the server is going down because of a power issue.` #### --answer-- `James explained that the server went down because of a power issue.` ### --question-- #### --text-- What does `in a while` mean? #### --distractors-- Immediately --- A long time ago --- At the same moment #### --answer-- After some time has passed