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

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

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

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.

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

Carlos advised me to visit a specialist.

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

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

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

I tried to persuade them to stay.

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

David reminded me to buy some milk.

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

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

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.

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

Chris begged her to tell him what had happened.

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.

You: Linda, could you pass me the salt?

I asked Linda to pass me the salt.

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

The teacher encouraged the students to ask questions.

Doctor: You must give up smoking. (tell)

The doctor told me to give up smoking.

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

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

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

The officer asked the woman to empty her pockets.

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

His parents persuaded him to tell the truth.

Reported speech. Verb patterns: object + infinit ...