Grammar rules
Negotiating vocabulary
Reporting verbs
100

After verbs like 'imagine' and 'dislike' we should use the infinitive form of the verb.

False - we should use the -ing form.

100

To make someone have more faith in you and believe you.

Build trust

100

To say that someone is responsible for an action (mainly negative actions)

accuse / blame

200

Correct this sentence : I can afford renting my own flat.

I can afford to rent my own flat.

200

To give someone compliments or positive feedback.

praise

200

To convince someone to do something for you.  Usually you give them good reasons for wanting to do this action.

persuade

300

When reporting what someone says use 'say' + (that) clause or 'talk' +person+ (that) clause 

'tell' +person + that clause

300

To work together with someone or with a group or organization.

cooperate
300

To say that you are not responsible for something that you were accused of.

deny

400

We must use 'If' or 'Whether' for yes/no questions in reported speech.

Correct

I asked her whether or not she would be willing to have an interview.

400

To start speaking when someone else is speaking.

interrupt 

400

To continuously ask that something be done or given to you.  To not take no for an answer.

insist

500

Which verb pattern for reported speech is this?

I blamed him for taking my lunch from the staff room.

I blamed (verb) him (person) for (preposition) taking (-ing)

verb+person+preposition+-ing 

500

When there is bad energy between two people or groups 

tension

500

To wish that something had happened differently in the past.

regret