Grammar specials Flashcards
“I would have visited the hospital, if I had known you were sick.”
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She said that she would have visited the hospital, if she had known I was sick.
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ADVISE (reported)
Advise + someone + to + infinitive
She advised him to see a doctor.
Advise + (that) + clause
The staff advise that you carry water at all times.
Advise + against + verb-ing
I’d advise against leaving early.
APOLOGISE (rep)
Apologise + (to + someone) + for + verb-ing
They apologised to us for being late.
She apologised for forgetting the book.
Apologise (+ to + someone) + for + noun
She apologised for the delay.
EXPLAIN
Explain + (that) + clause
The teacher explained that the course was finished.
Explain + noun + to + someone
She explained the grammar to the students.
NOT: She explained me the grammar.
Explain + question word + to + infinitive
They explained how to buy a train ticket on the internet.
John explained where to find the restaurant.
Explain + question word + clause
We explained what the exams would cover.
INSIST
Insist + on + verb-ing
He insisted on paying.
Insist + (that) + clause
He insisted that we sit down.
RECOMMEND*
Recommend + verb-ing
I recommend visiting the British Museum while you’re in London.
Recommend + (that) + clause
I recommend that you visit the British Museum
SUGGEST*
Suggest + verb-ing
I suggest leaving soon
Suggest + (that) + clause
I suggest that you come as soon as you can.
NOT: I suggest him to come.
WARN
Warn + someone + (not) + to + infinitive
I warned them not to go in the water.
Warn + someone + about + something
She warned us about the dangerous road
