Reporting Verbs verb + object + infinitive verb + infinitive verb + (that) verb + gerund verb + verb + object + preposition preposition + gerund + gerund advise encourage invite remind warn agree decide offer promise refuse threaten admit agree decide deny explain insist promise recommend suggest deny recommend suggest accuse blame congratulate apologize insist Examples: Jack encouraged me to look for a new job. Examples: She offered to give him a lift to work. Examples: Tom admitted (that) he had tried to leave early. Examples: He denied having anything to do with her. Examples: They accused the boys of cheating on the exam. Examples: He apologized for being late. They invited all their friends to attend the presentation My brother refused to take no for an answer She agreed (that) we needed to reconsider our plans. Ken suggested studying early in the morning. She blamed her husband for missing the train. She insisted on doing the washing up. Reporting Verbs verb + object verb + + infinitive infinitive verb + (that) She explained that she was going to stay with her sister. If the service He was so bad complained why didn't that his boss you was useless complain to and he had the manager? too much work I'll thank . She thanked you to leave Lucy that my private she had papers alone. taken out insurance. verb + gerund verb + object verb + + preposition preposition + + gerund gerund The teacher explained the rules to the children. She complained of having a bad back recently He thanked me for taking him home I must apologize to Isobel for my lateness. we apologize for any inconvenience caused Reporting Verbs verb + object verb + + infinitive infinitive verb + (that) He warned me not to eat the fish which might give us a slight stomach upset. I didn't offer them any food to eat in this restaurant. Have you warned them (that) there will be an extra person for dinner? verb + gerund verb + object verb + + preposition preposition + + gerund gerund He warned David about skipping his class. My father's offered to take us to the airport. Greg still insists (that) he did nothing wrong. She insisted on seeing her lawyer. Reporting Verbs verb + object + infinitive verb + infinitive verb + (that) He promised me not to be late next time. He promised faithfully to call me every week. The government have promised that they'll reduce taxes. Might I suggest a white wine to eat with your salmon, sir? I suggest (that) we wait a while before we make any firm decisions. The minister argued that cuts in military spending were needed. You can argue the case either way. verb + gerund verb + object verb + + preposition preposition + + gerund gerund I suggested putting the matter to the committee. The minister argued for making cuts in military spending Reporting Verbs verb + object + infinitive If you see her you must point her out to me. I'd never noticed that till you pointed it out to me. verb + infinitive verb + (that) verb + gerund I pointed out that long term this would undoubtedly cost us more She admitted She admitted (that) she making a had made a mistake. mistake. verb + object verb + + preposition preposition + + gerund gerund
