Reported speech. Verb patterns: object + infinitive | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

Chris: Please tell me what really happened. (beg)

Chris begged her to tell him what had happened.

He said to us, "Temperatures will drop dramatically next week." (warn)

He warned us that temperatures would drop dramatically the following week.

His parents: It's better to tell the truth. (persuade)

His parents persuaded him to tell the truth.

Your mum: Don't forget your keys! (remind)

My mum reminded me to take my keys. / not to forget my keys

Teacher to students: Please feel free to ask me some questions. (encourage)

The teacher encouraged the students to ask questions.

You: Linda, could you pass me the salt?

I asked Linda to pass me the salt.

Boss to secretary: Can you copy this letter for me? (want)

The boss wanted his secretary to copy this letter for him.

You: I know you're tired, but could you please stay? (persuade)

I tried to persuade them to stay.

Doctor: You must give up smoking. (tell)

The doctor told me to give up smoking.

Boss to secretary: Will you rewrite this letter, please? There are far too many mistakes in it. (want)

The boss wanted her secretary to rewrite the letter.

Teacher to pupils: Open your books to page 10. (tell)

The teacher told the pupils to open their books to page 10.

David: Don't forget to buy some milk. (remind)

David reminded me to buy some milk.

Uncle Joe: Have you ever thought of starting scuba diving? I guess you'd love it. (encourage)

My uncle Joe encouraged me to take up scuba diving.

Professor: You mustn't use a dictionary while writing the test. (allow)

The professor did not allow us to use a dictionary while writing the test.

Carlos: I think you should visit a specialist. (advise)

Carlos advised me to visit a specialist.

Customs officer: Please empty your pockets, madam. (ask)

The officer asked the woman to empty her pockets.