se 8 9.6.11.1 Read the theory. Then rewrite the sentences in reported speech. We often use special introductory reporting verbs to report someone's actual words. These can be: advise, beg, invite, order, etc + somebody + to infinitive "Please, let me go to the competition," he said to me. He begged me to let him go to the competition. agree, promise, refuse + to infinitive "Yes, I'll go with you," he said. He agreed to go with me. suggest + -ing "Let's watch the championship tomorrow," he said. He suggested watching the championship the next day. • explain, complain, inform, promise, etc + that clause "I won't be late," he said. He promised that he wouldn't be late. • apologise + for + -ing "I'm sorry, I forgot about the game," he said. He apologised for forgetting about the game. 1 "I'm "I'm sorry I'm late," she said. (apologise) 2 "How about going to the game tonight?" she said. (suggest) 3 "It's very crowded in here," he said. (complain) 4 "Would you like to come to the race with us?" he said to Miras. (invite) 5 "OK! I'll be there," he said. (agree)