Reporting verbs

• My friend convinced me that i was wrong

• I told her she looks nice

• They were thinking i was wrong

• Miguel explained to me how to do the inform

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• My mother told my sister that she has to stop crying since her ex-boyfriend
• Cami convinced me to apply to another position
• They said was a bad idea to buy that tickets

Exercise

• She discovered I am not 30 years old
• we think we can go without permission
• they decided that they would buy a lot of food
• He inform me the meeting was dropped off
• They explain to us that the budget was exceeded
• My mom convinced him that the activity was dangerous

“Reporting verbs”

1. Melisa INFORM ME that I had a new sister.
2. I CONVINCE HIM that he needed to change his attitude.
3. My friend THINK his mother wasn’t in her home.
4. I REMIND MY AUNT that she has to pay her credit card by Friday.

My brother convinced me that we don’t need to leave the house
He belives that they have been working in the new factory
She informed everyone that the car was stolen yesterday
We suggest that the new phone need a redesign

• She thought (that) i had to clean her room.
• They deiscovered the Antartida a yesr ago.
• He suggested (that) i have to read books in english if i want to improve my english quikly.
• They told me about your accident.
• He convinced me to do that.
• We were informed by the CIA about the terrorist.

Practice:

1. He realized (that) my hair was long.
2. I informed him (that) everything was ready for our next trip.

• She told me I should give her a gift

• Mom told me that my sister was sad

• Marcos convinced him I didn´t do the chores

Verbs with a object:

• Inform
• Tell
• Remind
• Convince

• She said that he wants to learn Englisg
• I think that the teacher teach very well
• She told me that she loved me
• I convince her that she is beautiful

my boyfriend convinced me that we are going to get married

• He thinks that we need to finish the homework first.
• They agree that he will be the next king.
• She told me that I need to go out and make some friends.
• My friend reminds me that I need to take the trash out.

When we talk in third person, is it necessary to put the rule of s?

She suggest me to set up the alarm for the whole week.

He explained me about the reporting clauses.

The teacher explained to me about the next task

Verbs that require an object.

believe emphasise join
buy enjoy lose
consider expect love
contact find make

• She said that and I believed everything.

• He convinced me about to do the travel.

• We decide go to the park in the weekend.

Reporting verbs

• He explained that they needed more clues to win judgment.
• The manager considers that the company finds another sponsor.
• They decided we had to make a new campaign before launching the product.

reporting verbs + object

• They told me that the last quarter at the company was a madness.
• She informs everyone of the requirements to apply to this job offer.
• I convince him that he needed to change his attitude
• I remind my mom that she has to pay her credit card by monday.

She thinks (that) the teacher was wrong
Julia agrees (that)
You said (that) you would come
They discover (that) we are not good in sports
I suggest (that) we should go for this way

my task:

• Alexander convinced me I was working very sad.
• She discovered that I knew a lot about that
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Hi everyone! If you want to know more about verbs that need an object, you can search about “Transitive and Intransitive verbs”. I share with you this easy lecture: https://englishwithasmile.org/2014/08/06/verbs-that-must-have-an-object/

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She reminded me that David was a liar.
They think we can not complete the test.
He decided that his son won’t go to the party.
She informed me how bad the situation is.
Maria decided that she will be hired.

A little trick

• when the speech was in present, you’ll report in past

• When the speech was in the past, you’ll report in past perfect

• My dad told me that we need improve our organization into a house.

• She convinced me that if i study complete courses of english, i can present again my assessment.

• Carlos decided start meeting at night

• Sara inform me that I had a new sister

• My father remind her she must did the homework

• My mother convince him he began a new hobbie

• My boyfriend thik his mother wasn’t in her home

• Gabriel believe the cat was death

• Natalia explained his father thay she painted the frame.

• The teacher remind them recycling is very important.
• My parents said we will traveling to the coast at the end of the year.
• The boss informed us that we need to work extra time this week.

They expected that their friend could win the race.
She realized that she had to hurry up.
She reminded me that i had a meeting in the afternoon.
He toll her that they needed to buy more groceries.
He decided that he will change the profession.

• He said there is not restaurants open at this time.
• They discovered that the meeting had been started.
• She informed us that the book is available to buy.
• He reminded me the deadline is Friday.

Some reporting verbs

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• He said that he passed his exam
• She informs him that she is pregnant
• Rogger expects Monica to call him
• Nancy convinces Monica not to call Rogger

Practice!

• She thought we should started practicing sooner.
• I tell them I was not happy with the decision.
• My dad expected for that all his life.
• He reminded us that the deadline i

1. My mom decided to give me a birthday present.
2. She suggested (that) we needed to learn English
3. Scientifics discovered (that) was life in other planets.
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4. She told me (that) my eyes was beautiful.
5. He convinced me (that) the best idea was travel to Cancun.
6. She reminded me (that) I needed to save money to buy a new computer.

He told me that is amazing idea.
She believe that is a bad news.

She thinks we’re together
They think I’m an actor

She reminds me what I have to do
We suggest that there is an alternative

My mom told me she wants to trade my phone for hers.
Daniela told me Happy Birthday at midnigth

First examples:
She said that you must consider your position in this job
They discover that the mental health is a global warning issue
Second examples:
My boyfriend always reminds me that I have to eat healthier
Laura tell me that she’s not coming to the party

I love this teacher

she believes that Madrid is the best city
He suggested me that I must change my job

My mom told me that the dinner was ready.
My dad told me I should clean my room

• I was trying to convince her that this was the wrong way.
• She agreed that my idea was not bad at all.
• My books suggest this is the best way to build it.
• You said this was going to make me feel better, that was a lie

My friend convinced me that i was wrong

I told her she looks nice

They were thinking i was wrong

Miguel explained to me how to do the inform

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My sister told me The cat was already downstair.
My brother told me I had a few minitutes before my next class.
I realized I did’t to be perfect to be loved.
they agreed they was going to the cinema at nigth,

My friend convinced me that i was wrong

I told her she looks nice

They were thinking i was wrong

Jeffer explained to me how to do the inform

1. My friend told me that he was going to come, but later.
2. She conviced him so as to help her with her homework.
3. He remind me that we had a test for the next week.
4. I informed everyone that the school will be closed tomorrow.

my dad thinks (that) i am a hacker when i reset the wifi
my mom said (that) i am handsome
some years ago my profesor explained (that) the delphins likes get high with eat Blowfish
my friend convinced me (that) i had to see a doctor

my friend convinced me that i was wrong

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• Expect

  He didn’t expect the police to arrive at his door.

• Say

  She said that it was going to take her time.

• Convince

  They convinced her to go on a vacation trip.

• Remind

  He reminded me how cool it was doing this.

My friend convinced me that i was wrong

I told her she looks nice

They were thinking i was wrong

Miguel explained to me how to do the inform—

• My friends realized that some of us didn’t know how to tie shoelace.
• I tried to explain to him that babies come from storks, but he didn’t believe me.
• She reminded me once we went to the beach.
• The news informs that there is already a translator to understand the language of dogs.

My girlfriend convinced me that we can move and live together.
My dog thought that you want to hurt me.
My mom told me she wants to trade my phone for hers.
Daniela told me Happy Birthday at midnigth

Examples reporting verbs:

• They said that they did not agree with you.

• He suggested that we should wait one more day.

• She reminded me that we needed to read a chapter to finish.

• You convinced her that they were not telling the truth.

REPORTING VERBS are used to talk about what somebody said or mentioned or thought, even including ourselves (at some other point in time). Like a journalist.

1. There are two ways to use them.
   a) Connection an idea: SUBJECT + VERB + (THAT) + CLAUSE
   For instance: She said (that) I had to see a doctor.
   b) Connection when action requires an object where the action goes to: SUBJECT + VERB + OBJECT + (THAT) + CLAUSE.
   For example: My dad told me (that) this was a bad idea.
2. Some common reporting verbs:
   a) Verbs that require an object in the sentence: inform, tell, convince, remind, etc.
   b) Verbs that do not require an object : think, agree, stay, consider, believe, expect, explain, discover, realize, decide, suggest, etc.

1. The teacher informed us that we have passed the test.
2. I convinced my mom wen to the cinema.
3. She told me that she love me. I love her too.
4. I remind him he needs to study every day.

They decided to go to the beach for vacations.
He believes that the prices will increased in the next month.
My mom told me my sister is in the park.

• I knew you were the chosen one.
• She told me that you didn’t attend.
• They convinced me that it was the best option.
• Teacher tought everyone was going to fail the test.
• She reminded me that I had the keys.

My friend convinced me that i was wrong

I told her she looks nice

They were thinking i was wrong

Miguel explained to me how to do the inform

My mother told my sister that she has to stop crying since her ex-boyfriendCami convinced me to apply to another positionThey said was a bad idea to buy that tickets

My friend convinced me that i was wrong

• My mom convinced me to buy this dress.
• I told him not to go.
• She informed me about this.

Structure:
Subject + verb + object + that + clause

Examples:

• My dad told me that this was a bad idea.
• She convinced him that he was wrong.
• They warned everyone that the road was closed.

Reporting verbs:

• Think
• Inform
• Agree
• Say
• Consider
• Convince
• Believe
• Tell
• Expect
• Explain
• Discover
• Realize
• Decide
• Remind
• Sugges

The first option about reporting verbs:

• I believe that it is a good idea learning English.

• She said that he is the best friend she has ever had.

• We expect that they are going to the party.

The second option about reporting verbs:

• They informed me that I got promoted in my job.

• They convinced him to travel to their country.

• my father told me that i was right
• she told me i should take a break
• the jedi council told me that i would not be a master yet

My boss remind me the time meeting.

My wife tell me that we need to take a vacations time.

I´m agree with my boss decision to change the name team

I discover a new make to ear money… more work lol

• He told me that he couldn’t came today.
• My mom agrees that the food was delicious.
• My dad informed me that the cinema was closed.

She thinks that we have to start again.
She expects that we clean our room up.
He reminds me that we have to do our homework.
They convinced me he had to make a new song.

Practice 🤓

• I discovered that my friends are wrong in the math lesson.

• My mom told me I have to study if I want to a better future

• She decided that I need to take a break tomorrow.
• They think that artificial intelligence is equal to human intelligence.
• He reminded me that I need to finish the project soon.
• The engineering inform me that the project won’t work.

Examples 💁🏾‍♀️

• He said that he would find his first job this year, so it was!
• Everybody knows they discover that the mitochondria generate the big part of the cell’s energy.
• She inform me that you need me tomorrow at 7am, is that correct?
• Fer, remind her I need her here tomorrow at 7am.

My boyfriend convinced me that I had to pay the bill.
My mother informs me that she needs a new house.

Some examples:

• He reminded that i had to save more money for travel
• she told me that this was a good trip
• somebody convinced me that this course was the best

• My wife told me that I am funny
• Doctor said everyone need a balanced diet
• Their parents warned that He could fall

1.- IT team informed us It was a bug.
2.- My girlfriend reminded me to pay my bills.
3.- My family supports me in my decisions.

1.- They decided to take a different way.
2.- I was thinking the doctor had a lot of experience.
3.- All of us agree we have to make a decision.

They though that Ukraine war take couple weeks.
My teacher explains me that the global warming is a fake.
Citizen believes that God will help them.
My boss tells me that we get an acquisition.