Reporting Verbs - Outcomes Upper Int 15.3

We strongly recommend that the government rethinks its policy.

We would ___________ its policy on this matter. URGE

The government have accepted an offer for the farmland from a private company.

The government _________ the farmland to a private company. AGREE

My son is three now and never wants to eat anything healthy.

My son just totally _______ anything healthy. REFUSE

My grandmother always makes her special apple pie every time we go and visit her.

My grandmother always _________ her special apple pie every time we go and visit her. INSIST

A friend of mine said we should try this new Vietnamese place near here.

A friend of mine ________ this new Vietnamese place near here. SUGGEST

Given the cod shortages, fish and chip restaurants are suggesting that customers try alternatives.

Given the cod shortages, fish and chip restaurants are _______ alternatives. ENCOURAGE

The company has expressed regret after it was caught selling contaminated meat.

The company ________ contaminated meat. APOLOGISE

The firm rejected all accusations of involvement in the scandal.

The firm categorically _______ involved in the scandal. DENY