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Summaries: reporting verbs and neutral tone

Writing · Summaries · C1 · 20 min. Learn precise reporting verbs, use them in summary sentences and check that a summary stays objective.

About this worksheet

Learn precise reporting verbs, use them in summary sentences and check that a summary stays objective.

Level
C1
Category
Writing
Topic
Summaries
Time
About 20 minutes
Exercises
Matching, Gap-fill, True / False
Answer key
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On the sheet

  • Matching: Match the reporting verbs to their meanings.
  • Gap-fill: Complete the summary sentences with the verbs in the box.
  • True / False: Is each sentence suitable for an objective summary? Write T (yes) or F