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Reporting verbs

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“Don’t forget to buy milk!” said Antonio to Lucia. (DEMAND)

He demanded that Antonio buys milk.

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“You shouldn’t go into the water” said the coast guard. (advise against)

The coast guard advised against going into the water.

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“I think you should go to the dentist” Julie said to Tom. (encourage)

Julie encouraged Tom to go to the dentist.

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“You should apply for the competition” said Jack to Stella. (encourage)

Jack encouraged Stella to apply for the competition.

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“Okay, Tom can go to the party” said Tom’s mum. (agree)

Tom's mum agreed that he could go to the party.

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“How about having Indian food?” I said. (suggest)

I suggested having Indian food.

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“Right, let’s buy the chair in the morning!” we said. (agree)

We agreed to buy the chair in the morning.

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“This is where the station is” said Klara. (explain)

Klara explained where the station was.

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“It’s a great idea to go to the beach” said Maria. (recommend)

Maria recommended going to the beach.

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“The class will start later on Tuesdays” said the teacher to us. (explain)

The teacher explained to us that the class would start later on Tuesdays.

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'I really must know what's going on here.' → She demanded _____ what was going on there.

to know

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'Don't use the milk! – It's gone bad.' → He persuaded us not _____ the milk.

to use

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'Excuse me, but there aren't any clean towels in our room.' → They claimed _______ clean towels in their room.

to not have

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'OK, I won't say anything about it.' → I agreed not _____ anything about it.

to say

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3 items remaining 'Pay the fine within the next 30 days.' → The judge demanded that the woman _____ the fine within the next 30 days.

pay

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'I'm sorry, but I'm not going to lie for you.' → She refused _____ for him.

to lie

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