Share SpeakOut B2 Reporting Verbs
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Simon emphasised / persuaded me to go to the cinema with him.
persuaded
She admitted / claimed leaving my bag on the bus
admitted
The other team accused / boasted that they were better than us.
boasted
I suggested / persuaded playing a game together, but they wanted to watch TV.
suggested
He denied / refused to tidy up, despite the mess he’d made.
refused
Melanie accused / insisted me of breaking her new cup.
accused
She proposed / threatened to tell the boss if I didn’t help her
threatened
Roberto insisted on / refused driving his car to the restaurant.
insisted on
I expected him to apologise / claim for shouting at me.
apologise
can’t believe you accused / criticised me for trying to help you.
criticised
