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Today we will analise a verb pattern that is very common in reported speech:
reporting verb + object + (not) to infinitive
Some common verbs:
They follow the same structure as tell:
She told him not to leave the job
Remember: NEVER USE SAY IN THIS STRUCTURE
1. Watch the video below to know more about verb patterns :
2. Then, write two sentences with verbs followed by gerund and two followed by infinitive.
Examples:
I saw him doing exercise. (verb + obj + gerund)
He loves running (verb+ gerund)
I wanted him to go shopping with me. (verb + obj + infinitive)
I want to buy some clothes (verb + infinitive)
There are also passive reporting sentences that express a recognized fact like:
It is said/known/thought that some citizens are being fined for not following coronavirus quarantine orders.
3. Watch this video to know more about passive reporting structures:
4. Write four examples of passive reporting sentences that appear in the video.
5. Then do Grammar and Vocabulary exercises from page 127 to drill these structures.
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