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Advanced reporting verbs
Using different reporting verbs makes language more precise and natural.
Verb + to infinitive
agree, offer, promise, refuse, threaten, claim, decide
"I will help you." -> She agreed/offered/promised to help me.
Verb + -ing
admit, deny, suggest, recommend
"I broke the window." -> He admitted breaking the window.
Verb + object + preposition + -ing
accuse someone of, blame someone for, congratulate someone on; also apologise for + -ing (without an object)
"You stole the money!" -> She accused him of stealing the money.
Verb + that clause
complain, explain, insist, mention
Ejemplo resuelto
"Let's go to the beach!" -> She suggested going to the beach.
"No, I did not take it." -> He denied taking it.
"Well done on passing the exam!" -> She congratulated me on passing the exam.
Ejercicios
1) Report using the verb in brackets:
a) "I will not do it!" (refuse)
b) "Yes, I ate the last piece of cake." (admit)
c) "You should see a doctor." (advise)
d) "I will call the police if you do not leave!" (threaten)
e) "Sorry for being late." (apologise)
2) Rewrite each sentence using a different reporting verb to change the emphasis.
✏️ Actividad de repasoRepasa los conceptos principales de esta lección. Intenta explicar con tus propias palabras lo que has aprendido sobre Advanced reported speech.
- Lee de nuevo las secciones que no hayas entendido bien.
- Escribe un resumen de 3-5 líneas con las ideas principales.
- Si hay ejercicios, intenta resolverlos sin mirar las soluciones.