Direct and indirect speech: Reporting hopes, promises and intentions
To report a promise, hope or intention we use an appropriate reporting verb followed by a that-clause or a to-infinitive.
Other verbs used to report hopes, intentions, and promises include: hope, propose, threaten, guarantee and swear.
Verbs that can be followed by either a that-clause or a to-infinitive include: decide, expect, guarantee, hope, promise, swear, and threaten. | |
Category: Direct and indirect speech | Added by: Teacher_Koce (2014-01-07) | |
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