More Verbs of Communication –Reporting Verbs

He agreed to come.

Agree
Refuse
Promise

Verb + Object + Infinitive

He warned her not to be late.

Advise
Invite
Remind
Warn

Verb + gerund

He recommended going to the zoo.

Deny
Recommend
Suggest

Verb + object + preposition (+ gerund)

He accused her of lying.

Accuse of
Blame for
Congratulate on
Apologize for
Insist on

Verb + (that) + clause

He admitted (that) he had lied.

Admit
Agree
Decide
Deny
Explain
Insist
Promise
Recommend
Suggest

Sarah decided (that) the house needed cleaning.
They recommended (that) we take the bus.

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