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Grammatical patterns after reporting verbs

Grammatical Patterns after Reporting Verbs

Grammatical Patterns after Reporting Verbs (A Clear B2–C1 Guide) When we report what someone has said, thought, suggested, or promised, we usually use reporting verbs: say, tell, suggest, promise, advise, warn, admit, deny, claim, and many more. But here’s the problem: You can’t use the same grammar pattern after every Read more

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Expressions followed by -ing

When to Use -ING in English

When to Use -ING in English: 11 Common Expressions You Must Know One of the most frustrating questions for English learners is: Should I use to + verb or verb + -ing? Why do we say: It’s worth doing, but I want to do? The short answer is: some expressions Read more

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