REPORTING VERBS

REPORTING VERBS

• SAY + THAT: He said that Mary was studying for an important exam
• TELL + SB + THAT: They told me that she would give up smoking.
• ASK (SB) + QUESTION WORD: She asked (me) what time the film started.

VERBS + THAT
 COMPLAIN + THAT: He complained that the boss was very intolerant.
 REPLY + THAT: She replied that she didn’t know the answer.
 AGREE + THAT: He agreed that she came with us to the pary.
 PROMISE + THAT: He promised that he wouldn’t tell my secret.
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VERB + SB + TO
ADVISE: He advised me to consult a sales assistant about the producto
REMIND: He reminded me to be at hospital at 5:30.
ORDER: The teacher ordered us to be quiet.
WARN: He warned us not to speak loud.
ENCOURAGE: My mother encouraged me to study German.
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VERB + TO + INFINITIVE
 AGREE: He agreeded to help us with the exam.
OFFER: They offered to pick me up at 7 o´clock at my house
REFUSE: She refused to eat in an Indian restaurant.
THREATEN: The criminal threatened to shoot against the policemen.
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VERB + ING FORM

ADMIT: He admitted having broken the glass.
DENY: He denied taking part in the robbery.
SUGGEST: She suggested organizing a surprise party for the anniverary.
ACCUSE SB OF: She accused me of stealing the money.
APOLOGISE FOR: He apologised for having talked her in a bad manner.