Reporting Verbs

"The CEO _______ he had done nothing wrong."

• demanded

• invited

• claimed

• persuaded

"Do I always need to _________ you about your homework?"

• insist

• remind

• explain

• advise

Why do some students _______ to do their assignments?

• deny

• threaten

• offer

• refuse

"The man has been arrested but he _______ he committed the crime."

• promised

• denied

• warned

• demanded

Why does the teacher always ______ on us doing homework?

• insist

• advise

• encourage

• agree

I got blackmailed! A person _______ to post my personal information on Facebook if I didn't give them $1000."

• decided

• threatened

• promised

• warned

Why didn't you _____ me that today we would have a quiz? I didn't study!

• encourage

• persuade

• advise

• remind

It's important to ______ assistance to your classmates who you think need help.

• refuse

• invite

• offer

• encourage

How many times do I have to ______ this to you? It's very simple!

• advise

• explain

• offer

• claim

It's difficult to _______ some people to take the vaccine. Their minds are made up.

• insist

• encourage

• persuade

• demand