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Reporting verbs — Exercise 1

Complete with the Gerund or Infinitive of the verbs in brackets.
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Audrey reminded me
milk on the way home. (buy)
Audrey reminded me to buy milk on the way home.
  1. 1.
    She agreed
    me with my project. (help)
  2. 2.
    The manager threatened
    the employees if they didn’t meet their targets. (fire)
  3. 3.
    He convinced me
    the new restaurant. (try)
  4. 4.
    The teacher recommended
    speaking English every day. (practice)
  5. 5.
    They accused him of
    the company’s funds. (steal)
  6. 6.
    She warned me not
    him. (trust)
  7. 7.
    He apologized to her for
    late. (be)
  8. 8.
    She blamed her teacher for
    the exam. (fail)
  9. 9.
    She encouraged me
    my dreams. (pursue)
  10. 10.
    He refused
    the job offer. (accept)
  11. 11.
    She insisted on
    for dinner. (pay)
  12. 12.
    Andrew denied
    anything about the missing files. (know)
  13. 13.
    Charlotte persuaded him
    his mind. (change)
  14. 14.
    He advised me
    a different route. (take)
  15. 15.
    She admitted
    nervous before the presentation. (feel)
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