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Transforming sentences using verbs followed by to infinitive / sb to infinitive / gerund

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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.

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“ Please, please don’t tell dad, sister” my little brother cried - (beg)

My little brother begged me not to tell dad.

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Mrs. Brown said, “ You may use my car, son” - Mrs. Brown permitted...

Mrs. Brown permitted his son to use his car

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"First, press the red button before the green one", Victor talked to Lana (instruct)

Victor instructed Lana to press the red button before the green one.

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Joe said to me “ Please come to my party next Sunday” (invite)

Joe invited me to come to his party the following Sunday

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'Don’t touch the wire with wet hands'.- The Electrician warned...

The electrician warned me not to touch the wire with wet hands

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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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“ I want to see you soon, Susan” said her mother (look forward)

Susan's mother looked forward to seeing her (daughter) in the near future.

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"It's Helen. She murdered my husband last night", she told the police. (accuse)

She accused Helen of murdering her husband the previous night.

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The boy said he did not break the vase. (deny)

The boy denied breaking the vase.

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"I wish I didn't work here", said Harry. (regret)

Harry regretted working there.

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"Let me drive you home, I insist", Thomas said to his crush. (insist)

Thomas insisted on driving his crush home.

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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.

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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.

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