General English Level 5 GELEV5 Unit 04 Topic 03.doc We can report what people say using verbs such as complain, advise, tell, warn, threaten, offer, promise. We sometimes use the same reporting structure that we use with "say". Look subject + verb + "that" + clause They complained that the sentence was too lenient. But with some verbs we usually use the reporting verb with to + infinitive: Look subject + verb + (object) + infinitive He offered to come with me. I promised to leave. She advised me to stop. Examples 2 Listen to the examples. 1. "Be careful." She warned me to be careful. 2. "I think you should call the police." He advised me to call the police. 3. "I promise to tell the truth." He promised to tell the truth. 4. "I think the price of the tickets was too expensive." He complained that the price of the tickets was too expensive.  WRITING 04 Reported questions, other reporting verbs Practise using reported questions and other reporting verbs. 1. Look at the first sentence in each question. 2. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Imagine that the questions or statements are directed at you. 3. Include the word you are given in bold in your sentence. The first question has been answered for you as an example. 133 QUESTLANGUAGE