Grammar - Reporting Verbs

“Don’t forget to buy milk!” said Antonio to Lucia. (remind, using infinitive)

• Antonio reminded Lucia to buy milk

• Antonio reminded Lucia buying milk

. “You shouldn’t go into the water” said the coast guard. (advise against)

• The coast guard advised not to go into the water

• The coast guard advised against going into the water

You should apply for the job” said Jack to Stella. (encourage)

• Jack encouraged Stella to apply for the job.

• jack encouraged Stella applying for a new job

“It’s a great idea to go to the beach” said Maria. (recommend + verb-ing)

• Maria recommended to go to the beach

• Maria recommended going to the beach

“I’ll be early” I said to my mother. (promise + clause)

• I promised my mother that I would be early.

• I promised my mother of being early

“I’m sorry I forgot your birthday” said Amanda to me. (apologise)

• Amanda tried to apologise for forgetting my birthday

• . Amanda apologised for forgetting my birthday