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Verb patterns after reporting verbs

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"I'll make the coffee!" said David. (insist)

David insisted on making the coffee.

"I'll study really hard for the exam" said Luke. (promise)

Luke promised to study really hard for the exam.

"Don't forget to buy milk!" said Antonio to Lucia. (remind)

Antonio reminded Lucia to buy milk.

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

I suggested having Indian food.

"I'm sorry I forgot your birthday" said Amanda to me. (apologise)

Amanda apologised for forgetting my birthday.

"I'll leave at six pm!" John said. (decide + clause)

John decided that he would leave a six pm.