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Tommy said that he was so sorry as he had forgotten to be on time. (apologise)
Tommy apologised for not having been (being) on time.
The boy said he did not break the vase. (deny)
The boy denied breaking the vase.
Sarah said that we should go on a holiday. (suggest)
Sarah suggested going on a holiday
Peter said he had been in love with me for a long time. (admit)
Peter admitted being (having been) in love with me for a long time.
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.
"I wish I didn't work here", said Harry. (regret)
Harry regretted not working (having worked) there.
"Let me drive you home, I insist", Thomas said to his crush. (insist)
Thomas insisted on driving his crush home.
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.
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.
Joe said to me “ Please come to my party next Sunday” (invite)
Joe invited me to come to his party the following Sunday
"It's Helen. She murdered my husband last night", she told the police. (accuse)
She accused Helen of murdering her husband the previous night.
“Please, please don’t tell dad, sister” my little brother cried (beg)
My little brother begged me not to tell dad.
“If I were you, I would sell my shares” his accountant said to Bill (persuade)
Bill's accountant persuaded Bill to sell his shares.
"We are grateful for your contribution to our school", the headmaster told Lucy (thank)
The headmaster thanked Lucy for contributing to their school.
“Yes, okay, I’ll lend you my car tomorrow”. Alex said to Bell (agree)
Alex agreed to lend Bell his car the next day
“This is where the station is” said Klara. (explain)
Klara explained where the station was.
