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Different structures after reporting verbs

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Tommy said that he was sorry as he was late. (apologise)

Tommy apologised for being late.

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The boy said he did not break the vase. (deny)

The boy denied breaking the vase.

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Sarah said that Clara should go on a holiday. (suggest)

Sarah suggested Clara go on a holiday.

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Peter said he had been in love with me for a long time. (admit)

Peter admitted (to) being /having been in love with me for a long time.

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"I wish I hadn't gone out last night", said Harry. (regret)

Harry regretted having gone/going out the previous night.

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The doctor advised the patients: "You should not drink coffee in the morning anymore". (warn)

The doctor warned the patients not to drink coffee in the morning.

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"Let me drive you home, I insist", Thomas said to his girlfriend. (insist)

Thomas insisted on driving his girlfriend home.

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"It's Helen. She murdered my husband last night", she told the police. (accuse)

She accused Helen of murdering her husband the previous night.

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Mrs. Brown said, “ You may use my car, son.” (permit)

Mrs. Brown permitted his son to use his car.

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My mother said, “Don't forget to make an appointment with the dentist” (remind)

My mother reminded me to make an appointment with the dentist.

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The judge said to him, “ You must pay a fine of fifty dollars” (order)

The judge ordered him to pay a fine of fifty dollars.

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Prof. Ward talked to Jessie: "You should take a physics course" (encourage)

Prof. Ward encouraged Jessie to take a physics course.

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“Please, please don’t tell dad, sister” my little brother cried (beg)

My little brother begged me not to tell dad.

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“If I were you, I would sell my shares” his accountant said to Bill (persuade)

Bill's accountant persuaded Bill/him to sell his shares.

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“You are not allowed to leave the garden”. Ms Kelly said to the children (prevent)

Ms. Kelly prevented the children from leaving the garden

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“Yes, okay, I’ll lend you my car tomorrow”. Jane said to Bella (agree)

Jane agreed to lend Bella her car the next day

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