Reporting Verbs

verb + object +  infinitive	verb + infinitive	verb (that)	verb + gerund	verb + object +  preposition + gerund	verb + preposition + gerund
advise encourage invite remind warn	agree decide offer promise refuse threaten	admit agree decide deny explain insist promise recommend suggest	deny recommend suggest	accuse blame congratulate	apologise insist
Examples: *Jack encouraged me to look for a new job. *They invited all their friends to attend the presentation.	Examples: *She offered to give him a lift to work. *My brother refused to take no for an answer.	Examples: *Tom admitted (that) he had tried to leave early. *She agreed (that) we needed to reconsider our plans.	Examples: *He denied having anything to do with her. *Ken suggested studying early in the morning.	Examples: *They accused the boys of cheating on the exam. *She blamed her husband for missing the train.	Examples: *He apologised for being late. *She insisted on doing the washing up.