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  • "Why don't we take the shortcut?" (PROPOSE)
    He proposed taking the shortcut.
  • "It was you! You broke the vase!" (ACCUSE)
    She accused her sister of breaking the vase.
  • "You really should apply for that job, honey." (ENCOURAGE)
    He encouraged his daughter to get the job.
  • "It is vital that you go to university." (URGE)
    The counselor urged the student to go.
  • "I am not walking another step!" (REFUSE)
    He refused to walk.
  • "If you don't stop, I will call the police." (THREATEN)
    He threatened to report them.
  • "I'm so sorry I didn't write back sooner." (APOLOGISE)
    He apologised for not replying.
  • "He says he is the King of England, but nobody believes him." (CLAIM)
    He is walking around claiming to be the King of England.
  • "Well done on winning first prize, Diana!" (CONGRATULATE)
    He congratulated Diana on winning.
  • "I definitely didn't scratch your car." (DENY)
    He denied damaging the car.
  • "It's so unfair that we have so much work." (COMPLAIN)
    They complained about having too much work.
  • "I had my hand on the door handle to leave, but then the phone rang." (ABOUT)
    I was about to leave when the phone rang
  • "The economic crisis is all the government's fault." (BLAME)
    He blamed the government for the crisis.
  • "Be careful! Don't cross that line!" (WARN)
    The officer warned me not to cross.
  • "Please, please, let me go to the party!" (Beg)
    He begged his mum to go.
  • "I want to speak to the manager right now!" DEMAND
    He demanded to speak to the manager.
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