reporting verbs 1
"I'll be early" I said to my mom. (promise + that clause)
I promised my mom that I would be early.
"I'll go to France on holiday" said John. (decide, using infinitive)
John decided to go to France on holiday.
"This is an exam Mr. Black!! Shut up now!!!"
The headmaster ........... (asked, ordered, told) Mr. Black to shut up.
The headmaster ordered Mr. Black to shut up.
"Don't forget to buy milk!" said Antonio to Lucia. (remind, using infinitive)
Antonio reminded Lucia to buy milk.
"You should apply for the job" said Jack to Stella. (encourage)
Jack encouraged Stella to apply for the job.
"I'd go and see a doctor if I were you," Julie said to me.
Julie ................. (offered, advised, asked) me to go and see a doctor.
Julie advised me to go and see a doctor.
"I'm sorry I forgot your birthday" said Ashley to me. (apologise)
Ashley apologised for forgetting my birthday.
"This is where the station is" said Klara. (explain, using question word + clause)
Klara explained where the station was.
What did John suggest?
a.He suggested that we consulted an expert before deciding.
b.He suggested us that we consult an expert before deciding.
c.He suggested that we consult an expert before deciding.
c.He suggested that we (should) consult an expert before deciding.
"How about having Japanese food?" I said. (suggest, using verb-ing)
I suggested having Japanese food.
"I'll make the coffee!" said David. (insist + on)
David insisted on making the coffee.
"It's a great idea to go to the beach" said Maria. (recommend + verb-ing)
Maria recommended going to the beach.
"You shouldn't go into the water" said the coast guard. (advise against)
The coast guard advised against going into the water.
Someone in my department ................
a.demanded she was paid more.
b.demanded she be paid more.
c.demanded that they paid her more.
Someone in my department
b.demanded she be paid more.