Reporting Verb Flashcards
Agree (v)
(To + infinitive, object + to + infinitive, -ing form, (that +) clause, verb + preposition + -ing)
Agree to + infinitive
Ex. Olivia’s parents agreed to let her go to the party.
Claim (v)
(To + infinitive, object + to + infinitive, -ing form, (that +) clause, verb + preposition + -ing)
Claim to + infinitive;
Claim (that +) clause
Ex. This paint brand claims to cover a larger area than that rival brand.
Ex. Roger claims that he has seen aliens.
Decide (v)
(To + infinitive, object + to + infinitive, -ing form, (that +) clause, verb + preposition + -ing)
Decide to + infinitive;
Decide (that +) clause
Ex. Lucy decided to do something about her messy hair.
Ex. Wendy decided it was time to leave home and get her own apartment.
Offer (v)
(To + infinitive, object + to + infinitive, -ing form, (that +) clause, verb + preposition + -ing)
Offer to + infinitive
Ex. I offered to carry the old lady’s shopping bags for her.
Promise (v)
(To + infinitive, object + to + infinitive, -ing form, (that +) clause, verb + preposition + -ing)
Promise to + infinitive;
Promise (that +) clause
Refuse (v)
(To + infinitive, object + to + infinitive, -ing form, (that +) clause, verb + preposition + -ing)
Refuse to + infinitive
Threaten (v)
(To + infinitive, object + to + infinitive, -ing form, (that +) clause, verb + preposition + -ing)
Threaten to+ infinitive;
Threaten (that +) clause
Ex. He’s always threatening to fire me.
Advise (v)
(To + infinitive, object + to + infinitive, -ing form, (that +) clause, verb + preposition + -ing)
Advise + object + to + infinitive;
Advise against + -ing
Ex. I advised him to eat before the flight.
Ex. I’d advise against travelling alone in the desert.
Ask (v)
(To + infinitive, object + to + infinitive, -ing form, (that +) clause, verb + preposition + -ing)
Ask + object + to + infinitive
Ex. My sister asked me to pass the salt.
Beg (v)
(To + infinitive, object + to + infinitive, -ing form, (that +) clause, verb + preposition + -ing)
Beg + object + to + infinitive
Ex. She begged her parents to buy her the toy.
Forbid (v)
(To + infinitive, object + to + infinitive, -ing form, (that +) clause, verb + preposition + -ing)
Forbid + object + to + infinitive
Ex. John’s parents forbade him to spend any more time with his troublesome friends.
Invite (v)
(To + infinitive, object + to + infinitive, -ing form, (that +) clause, verb + preposition + -ing)
Invite + object + to + infinitive
Ex. The government invited Laura to work for the mayor.
Order (v)
(To + infinitive, object + to + infinitive, -ing form, (that +) clause, verb + preposition + -ing)
Order + object + to + infinitive
Ex. I’m ordering you to put that money back and apologize.
Persuade (v)
(To + infinitive, object + to + infinitive, -ing form, (that +) clause, verb + preposition + -ing)
Persuade + object + to + infinitive
Ex. Wendy persuaded Paula to ask the boss for a pay rise.
Remind (v)
(To + infinitive, object + to + infinitive, -ing form, (that +) clause, verb + preposition + -ing)
Remind + object + to + infinitive
Ex. She reminded me to bring an umbrella.
Tell (v)
(To + infinitive, object + to + infinitive, -ing form, (that +) clause, verb + preposition + -ing)
Tell + object + to + infinitive
Ex. He told the story to his daughter.
Warn (v)
(To + infinitive, object + to + infinitive, -ing form, (that +) clause, verb + preposition + -ing)
Warn + object + to + infinitive
Admit (v)
(To + infinitive, object + to + infinitive, -ing form, (that +) clause, verb + preposition + -ing)
Admit + -ing form
Ex. Two youths admitted stealing the satellite dish
Deny (v)
(To + infinitive, object + to + infinitive, -ing form, (that +) clause, verb + preposition + -ing)
Deny + -ing form;
Deny (that +) clause
Ex. He denied stealing the money.
Ex. He didn’t deny that he would do it.
Recall (v)
(To + infinitive, object + to + infinitive, -ing form, (that +) clause, verb + preposition + -ing)
Recall + -ing form
Recommend (v)
(To + infinitive, object + to + infinitive, -ing form, (that +) clause, verb + preposition + -ing)
Recommend + -ing form;
Recommend (that +) clause
Ex. I recommend calling a plumber rather than trying to fix it yourself.
Ex. His lawyers recommended that he settle quickly.
Suggest (v)
(To + infinitive, object + to + infinitive, -ing form, (that +) clause, verb + preposition + -ing)
Suggest + -ing form;
Suggest (that +) clause
Ex. Leena suggested that we should wathc TV.
Complain (v)
(To + infinitive, object + to + infinitive, -ing form, (that +) clause, verb + preposition + -ing)
Complain (that +) clause
Confess (v)
(To + infinitive, object + to + infinitive, -ing form, (that +) clause, verb + preposition + -ing)
Confess (that +) clause
Explain (v)
(To + infinitive, object + to + infinitive, -ing form, (that +) clause, verb + preposition + -ing)
Explain (that +) clause
Insist (v)
(To + infinitive, object + to + infinitive, -ing form, (that +) clause, verb + preposition + -ing)
Insist (that +) clause;
Insist on + -ing
Ex. She looks very pale, but she insists she is OK.
Ex. Despite my complaints, he insisted on doing things his way.
Mention (v)
(To + infinitive, object + to + infinitive, -ing form, (that +) clause, verb + preposition + -ing)
Mention (that +) clause
Reply (v)
(To + infinitive, object + to + infinitive, -ing form, (that +) clause, verb + preposition + -ing)
Reply (that +) clause
Apologise (v)
(To + infinitive, object + to + infinitive, -ing form, (that +) clause, verb + preposition + -ing)
Apologise for -ing
Ex. She apologised for being so horrible to me
Accuse (v)
(To + infinitive, object + to + infinitive, -ing form, (that +) clause, verb + preposition + -ing)
Accuse + object + of + -ing
Ex. They accused me of lying about my experience.
