Study the information about introductory verbs.
There are different verbs that you can use in reported speech.
Remember these structures with verbs:
1. Verb + to infinitive
Promise
Refuse
Offer
“I won’t wash the dishes”, he said.
He refused to wash the dishes.
He refused to wash the dishes.
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2. Verb + somebody + to + infinitive
Advise
Ask
Beg
Order
Warn
“Don’t move! “, he said
He ordered me not to move.
3. Suggest + ing
“Let’s have some tea”, Jane said.
Jane suggested having tea.
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