Reporting verbs

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What is a reporting verb?

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A reporting verb is a verb that is used to report what someone has said, often indicating the manner or intention behind the statement.

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Give an example of a reporting verb that indicates permission.

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Allow.

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What reporting verb would you use to indicate someone is making a claim?

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Claim.

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What does the reporting verb 'admit' imply?

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It implies that someone is acknowledging something that they might not want to acknowledge.

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What is the meaning of the reporting verb 'accuse'?

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To accuse means to say that someone has done something wrong or illegal.

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What does the reporting verb 'deny' mean?

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To deny means to state that something is not true or to refuse to accept something.

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What is the function of the reporting verb 'refuse'?

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Refuse indicates that someone is not willing to do something or grant a request.

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What does the reporting verb 'insist' suggest?

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It suggests that someone is stating something firmly and not accepting any disagreement.

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What is the meaning of the reporting verb 'warn'?

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To warn means to inform someone about a possible danger or problem.

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What does the reporting verb 'boast' imply?

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To boast means to talk with pride about one's achievements or possessions.