Advanced Reporting Verbs and Structures
This final section explores additional reporting verbs and more complex structures in reported speech, providing mowa zależna angielski przykłady reportedspeechexamplesinEnglish for each.
Verbs followed by that-clauses:
- agree, boast, claim, complain, deny, exclaim, explain, inform, promise, suggest
Example:
Direct: "I know who stole your car," he said.
Reported: He claimed that he knew who had stolen the car.
Verbs with unique structures:
- warn nottodosomething
- want someonetodosomething
- accuse someoneofdoingsomething
Example:
Direct: "Don't go near the edge of the cliff," he said.
Reported: He warned me not to go near the edge of the cliff.
These advanced structures allow for more sophisticated and precise reporting of speech, capturing subtle nuances in the original statements.
Highlight: Mastering these advanced reporting verbs and structures will significantly enhance your ability to use reported speech effectively in English.
This comprehensive guide covers all aspects of reported speech, from basic tense changes to advanced reporting structures, providing a solid foundation for mastering this essential aspect of English grammar.