Reporting verbs

Reporting verbs

1. reporting verb + to -infinitive

   • Peter wished he’d never promised to help them.

2. Reporting verb + obj + to-infinitive

   • They tried to convince him to buy a cheaper car.

3. reporting verb + gerund

   • He is unwilling to admit being jealous of his brother.

4. reporting verb + prep. + gerund

   • The new proposals have not been criticized for going far enough to change the system.