Page 4: Verb Patterns in Reported Speech
The final page focuses on specific verb patterns and their usage in reported speech.
Definition: Verbs with direct objects follow specific patterns: verb + object + that, verb + object + infinitive, or verb + object + preposition + ing.
Example: "The secretary reminded them that the meeting would start in an hour."
Highlight: Different verbs require different patterns: some take infinitives advise,ask,beg, while others take gerunds admit,deny,suggest.
Vocabulary: Key verbs include advise, assure, convince, inform, warn, persuade, promise, remind, and tell.