Reporting verbs and patterns · B2. Use agree/offer/refuse + to-infinitive to express a reporting verb followed directly by an infinitive, without an extra object.
Complete 12 original tasks. Use the situation to choose the intended meaning, practise the form, then apply it in a fresh context.
Use agree/offer/refuse + to-infinitive to express a reporting verb followed directly by an infinitive, without an extra object.
The supplier agreed to replace the damaged parts.Use advise/remind/warn + object + to-infinitive to express a report directed at a specified listener; include the object before the infinitive.
She reminded me to keep the receipt.Use deny/admit/suggest + -ing; accuse + of + -ing to express a reporting pattern using a gerund, sometimes introduced by a preposition.
He denied opening the confidential file.
Agree is followed directly by a to-infinitive.
Use agree/offer/refuse + to-infinitive to express a reporting verb followed directly by an infinitive, without an extra object.
The supplier agreed to replace the damaged parts.Use advise/remind/warn + object + to-infinitive to express a report directed at a specified listener; include the object before the infinitive.
She reminded me to keep the receipt.Use deny/admit/suggest + -ing; accuse + of + -ing to express a reporting pattern using a gerund, sometimes introduced by a preposition.
He denied opening the confidential file.Keep the first try. Understand the change. Check it in a fresh situation.
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Use agree/offer/refuse + to-infinitive to express a reporting verb followed directly by an infinitive, without an extra object.
The supplier agreed to replace the damaged parts.Use advise/remind/warn + object + to-infinitive to express a report directed at a specified listener; include the object before the infinitive.
She reminded me to keep the receipt.Use deny/admit/suggest + -ing; accuse + of + -ing to express a reporting pattern using a gerund, sometimes introduced by a preposition.
He denied opening the confidential file.Opening an answer records help for that question.
Agree is followed directly by a to-infinitive.
The deciding clue is “Agree is followed directly by a to-infinitive.”. Use agree/offer/refuse + to-infinitive to express a reporting verb followed directly by an infinitive, without an extra object. In this task, the completed sentence is “The supplier agreed to replace the damaged parts.”.
A named listener follows reminded; then a to-infinitive is needed.
The deciding clue is “A named listener follows reminded; then a to-infinitive is needed.”. Use advise/remind/warn + object + to-infinitive to express a report directed at a specified listener; include the object before the infinitive. In this task, the completed sentence is “She reminded me to keep the receipt.”.
Deny takes a gerund for the action denied.
The deciding clue is “Deny takes a gerund for the action denied.”. Use deny/admit/suggest + -ing; accuse + of + -ing to express a reporting pattern using a gerund, sometimes introduced by a preposition. In this task, the completed sentence is “He denied opening the confidential file.”.
Refuse is followed directly by a to-infinitive.
The deciding clue is “Refuse is followed directly by a to-infinitive.”. Use agree/offer/refuse + to-infinitive to express a reporting verb followed directly by an infinitive, without an extra object. In this task, the completed sentence is “The witness refused to answer the question.”.
Report a negative instruction using the infinitive of enter after warned us.
Complete sentence: “The guide warned us not to enter the unstable tunnel.” Use advise/remind/warn + object + to-infinitive to express a report directed at a specified listener; include the object before the infinitive. The subject, time and meaning in the task determine this form. Only reviewed responses are matched automatically; other wording is not automatically wrong.
Accuse takes of before the gerund.
The deciding clue is “Accuse takes of before the gerund.”. Use deny/admit/suggest + -ing; accuse + of + -ing to express a reporting pattern using a gerund, sometimes introduced by a preposition. In this task, the completed sentence is “They accused the contractor of inflating costs.”.
Use the to-infinitive of help after offered; practise the verb pattern rather than using help as a noun.
Complete sentence: “She offered to help with the translation.” Use agree/offer/refuse + to-infinitive to express a reporting verb followed directly by an infinitive, without an extra object. The subject, time and meaning in the task determine this form. Only reviewed responses are matched automatically; other wording is not automatically wrong.
A refusal takes a to-infinitive.
The deciding clue is “A refusal takes a to-infinitive.”. Use agree/offer/refuse + to-infinitive to express a reporting verb followed directly by an infinitive, without an extra object. In this task, the completed sentence is “The editor refused to publish the anonymous allegation.”.
Use the correct form of seek after advised him for advice directed at that person.
Complete sentence: “The lawyer advised him to seek an independent assessment.” Use advise/remind/warn + object + to-infinitive to express a report directed at a specified listener; include the object before the infinitive. The subject, time and meaning in the task determine this form. Only reviewed responses are matched automatically; other wording is not automatically wrong.
Suggest takes a gerund when no finite clause is used.
The deciding clue is “Suggest takes a gerund when no finite clause is used.”. Use deny/admit/suggest + -ing; accuse + of + -ing to express a reporting pattern using a gerund, sometimes introduced by a preposition. In this task, the completed sentence is “The chair suggested postponing the vote.”.
The listener comes before the infinitive after remind.
The deciding clue is “The listener comes before the infinitive after remind.”. Use advise/remind/warn + object + to-infinitive to express a report directed at a specified listener; include the object before the infinitive. In this task, the completed sentence is “Please remind the team to check their entries.”.
Use a perfect gerund of share after admitted for an earlier completed action.
Complete sentence: “She admitted having shared the draft before permission was granted.” Use deny/admit/suggest + -ing; accuse + of + -ing to express a reporting pattern using a gerund, sometimes introduced by a preposition. The subject, time and meaning in the task determine this form. Only reviewed responses are matched automatically; other wording is not automatically wrong.