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Interactive Grammar: Reporting Invitations quiz

Report invitations using invite/ask + object + to-infinitive and understand how to soften or make invitations more formal.

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Duration
~30 min
Questions
20
Level
Intermediate

Overview

Invitations in reported speech use invite/ask + object + to-infinitive. Example: 'Would you like to come to the party?' → She invited me to come to the party. The original offer or invitation is compressed into a to-infinitive structure after the reporting verb.

Invitations → Reported

  • invite + toShe invited me to her party.
  • ask + toHe asked me to join the team.
  • Direct'Would you like to come to dinner?' she said.
  • ReportedShe invited me to dinner.

Invitation Reporting Verbs

  • invite+ object + to + noun/infinitive
  • ask+ object + to-infinitive
  • request+ object + to-infinitive (formal)
  • urge+ object + to-infinitive (strong invitation)

Declining Invitations

  • Direct'I'm afraid I can't come,' he said.
  • ReportedHe declined the invitation.
  • Direct'Thank you, I'd love to,' she said.
  • ReportedShe accepted the invitation.

When to use

Social events

She invited us to her wedding.

Professional

He invited me to present at the conference.

Formal emails

They requested us to attend the ceremony.

Conversation

She asked me to come over for dinner.

Reporting Invitations — Transform

Report each invitation using invite/ask + object + to-infinitive.

Transform10 questions

1'Would you like to come to dinner?' she said. → Use 'invited'

2'Come to my party!' he said. → Use 'invited'

3'Would you like to join the team?' she asked. → Use 'invited'

4'Could you present at the conference?' he asked. → Use 'invited'

5'Please come and visit us,' they said. → Use 'invited'

6'Would you like to attend the launch?' she asked. → Use 'invited'

7'Please join us for lunch,' he said. → Use 'invited'

8'Would you like to participate?' she asked. → Use 'asked'

9'Come to the opening ceremony,' they said. → Use 'invited'

10'Would you like to speak at the event?' he asked. → Use 'invited'

Reporting Invitations — Multiple Choice

Choose the correctly reported invitation.

Multiple Choice5 questions
1Direct: 'Would you like to come to dinner?' She invited me…
2Which verb is most natural for reporting invitations?
3Direct: 'Come to my party!' He invited me…
4Which correctly reports 'Would you like to join the team?'
5Pattern for reported invitations:

Reporting Invitations — Error Correction

Correct the error in each reported invitation.

Error Fix5 questions

1She invited me at her party.

2He invited me joining the team.

3She invited that I come to the launch.

4He invited me for attend the conference.

5They invited us visiting them.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this lesson on reporting Invitations cover?

Report invitations using invite/ask + object + to-infinitive and understand how to soften or make invitations more formal.

Which CEFR level is this lesson designed for?

This lesson is designed for Intermediate (B1) learners and forms part of the Reporting Invitations section on Grammartier.

What is the best approach for studying this grammar topic?

Start with the definition, then study the examples carefully to understand how the pattern works in context. Practise identifying the structure in authentic sentences before producing your own — this recognition-first approach builds a strong foundation for accurate, confident use.

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