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Meaning and practice of reporting verbs

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"Let me make it clear..."

say

explain

suggest

clarify

5

"I want to see my lawyer now and I won't leave until I do".

warn someone (not) to/ against

order someone to

insist on/that

criticise

15

"Don't forget your phone!"

remember

recall

recount

remind

10

"I want to emphasise the importance of exam practice."

clarify

suggest

stress

advise

15

"You do realise that the shops are closed today."

suggest

point out

advise

remind

15

"Fingers crossed the weather will be nice!"

hope

emphasise

regret

offer

15

"I'll do it tomorrow".

offer

insist on/that

suggest

promise

10

"Why don't we go to the cinema?"

suggest

15

"Alright, let's do that".

agree to

recommend -ing/that

clarify

say

10

"Go and get that stuff for me, will you?"

tell

offer

say

explain

10

"What are we doing tonight?"

ask

10

"I'll help you."

offer to do something

10

"I'd find another job if I were you." She _____ me to get another job.

advised

15

"I think you should do more exercise". She ______ that I get more exercise.

recommended

15

"I didn't do it!"

blame

refuse

deny

accuse

10

"Would you like to come to my party?"

invite

10