Reporting verbs

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What are reporting verbs?

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Reporting verbs are verbs that are used to report what someone else has said or thought. They often indicate the speaker's attitude towards the statement being reported.

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Give an example of a reporting verb that indicates agreement.

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The verb 'agree' is a reporting verb that indicates agreement. For example: 'He agreed to help us.'

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What is the correct form of the verb after 'agree'?

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The correct form is 'to + base form of the verb'. For example: 'agree to take'.

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What reporting verb is used to express congratulations?

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The verb 'congratulate' is used to express congratulations. For example: 'She congratulated him on his success.'

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What is the correct preposition to use with 'congratulate'?

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The correct preposition is 'on'. For example: 'congratulated me on my presentation.'

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What does it mean to 'blame' someone?

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To 'blame' someone means to hold them responsible for something negative that has happened.

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What is the correct form of the verb after 'blame'?

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The correct form is 'for + gerund'. For example: 'blame me for damaging the car.'

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What reporting verb is used to express a claim?

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The verb 'claim' is used to express a claim. For example: 'He claimed to be a tour guide.'

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What is the correct form of the verb after 'claim'?

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The correct form is 'to + base form of the verb'. For example: 'claimed to be'.

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What does it mean to apologize?

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To apologize means to express regret for something that one has done wrong.