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The boy said he did not break the vase. (deny)
The boy denied breaking the vase.
Sarah said that Clara had better went on a holiday. (suggest)
Sarah suggested going on holiday to Clara
Peter said he had been in love with me for a long time. (admit)
Peter admitted being in love with me for a long time.
"I wish I didn't work here", said Harry. (regret)
Harry regretted not working there.
"Let me drive you home, I insist", Thomas said to his friend. (insist)
Thomas insisted on driving his friend home.
"It's Helen. She murdered my husband last night", she told the police. (accuse)
She accused Helen of murdering her husband the previous night.
Joe said to me “ Please come to my party next Sunday” (invite)
Joe invited me to come to his party the following Sunday
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.
Prof. Ward talked to Jessie: "You should take a physics course" (encourage)
Prof. Ward encouraged Jessie to take a physics course.
“ 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.
“ I feel like seeing you soon” said her mother (look forward)
Her mother looked forward to seeing her
“ I’ll work early, honest I will” Angela said (promise)
Angela promised to work early.
"If you do that again I'll hit you!" said James to Karl
James threatened to hit Karl
