🎯 Pathway Complete!
Congratulations on completing this grammar learning journey!
Congratulations on Your Learning Journey!
You've mastered the essential structure: reporting verb + object + infinitive. This powerful structure helps you report what people say, suggest, or command in a clear and natural way.
Structure Review
The basic pattern is: reporting verb + person + to + base verb. This structure works with various reporting verbs to express advice, requests, warnings, and invitations.
Examples
The doctor advised me to get more exercise.Using 'advise' to report a medical recommendation
Sarah asked John to help her with the project.Using 'ask' to report a request
Tom convinced his sister to study abroad.Using 'convince' to report successful persuasion
The coach encouraged the team to keep practicing.Using 'encourage' for positive motivation
They invited us to join their celebration.Using 'invite' for social gatherings
Mary persuaded her parents to buy a new car.Using 'persuade' to show successful influence
The teacher reminded the students to submit their homework.Using 'remind' for tasks or obligations
The manager told the staff to arrive early.Using 'tell' for direct instructions
The lifeguard warned the swimmers to avoid deep water.Using 'warn' for safety concerns
Common Mistakes to Avoid
❌ Incorrect: He convinced me going to the party.
✅ Correct: He convinced me to go to the party.
Explanation: Always use 'to + infinitive' after the object with these reporting verbs
❌ Incorrect: They reminded to bring lunch.
✅ Correct: They reminded me to bring lunch.
Explanation: An object (person) is required between the reporting verb and infinitive
Tips for Success
- Always include an object (person) between the reporting verb and infinitive
- Use the base form of the verb after 'to'
- Choose the reporting verb that best matches your intended meaning
🏆 What You Accomplished
Successfully mastered nine key reporting verbs and their usage with object + infinitive structure
🎯 Key Takeaways
- Correct structure formation with various reporting verbs
- Appropriate verb choice for different contexts
- Object placement rules
🎉 Congratulations!
You’ve successfully completed this grammar pathway. Your English skills are improving with each lesson!