Reported Speech

Introductory Verbs in Reported Speech

Types of Introductory Verbs

1. Agree

   • agree + to-inf

   • agree + that-clause

2. Demand

   • demand + to-inf

3. Offer

   • offer + to-inf

4. Promise

   • promise + to-inf

5. Refuse

   • refuse + to-inf

6. Threaten

   • threaten + to-inf

7. Claim

   • claim + to-inf

8. Advise

   • advise + sb + to-inf

9. Allow

   • allow + sb + to-inf

10. Ask

    • ask + sb + to-inf

11. Beg

    • beg + sb + to-inf

12. Command

    • command + sb + to-inf

13. Encourage

    • encourage + sb + to-inf

14. Forbid

    • forbid + sb + to-inf

15. Instruct

    • instruct + sb + to-inf

16. Invite

    • invite + sb + to-inf

17. Order

    • order + sb + to-inf

18. Permit

    • permit + sb + to-inf

19. Remind

    • remind + sb + to-inf

20. Urge

    • urge + sb + to-inf

21. Warn

    • warn + sb + to-inf

22. Want

    • want + sb + to-inf

23. Accuse

    • accuse + sb of + -ing form

24. Apologise

    • apologise for + -ing form

25. Admit

    • admit (to) + -ing form

26. Boast

    • boast about + -ing form

27. Complain

    • complain to sb about + -ing form

28. Deny

    • deny + -ing form

29. Insist

    • insist on + -ing form

30. Suggest

    • suggest + -ing form

Examples of Reported Speech with Introductory Verbs

• Direct to Reported:

  • "Yes, I'll come with you."

  • Hé agreed to come with me.

• Commands:

  • "Sit down immediately."

  • He ordered me to sit down immediately.

• Requests:

  • "Please, help me."

  • He begged me to help him.

• Advice:

  • "You should take a coat."

  • He advised me to take a coat.

Summary

• Introductory verbs serve various functions in reported speech, indicating actions, commands, requests, and more, with specific constructions and forms to follow.