You should go to bed. (tell), She told me to go to bed., Do it now! (tell), She told me to do it now., Oh, alright. I’ll do the washing up (agree), She agreed to do the washing up., Everybody, stand up now! (tell), She told everybody to stand up (then), No, I will not give you my money! (refuse), She refused to give me her money., Could I use your phone? (ask), She asked if she could use my phone., I’m sorry I shouted at you. (apologise), She apologised for shouting at me., It wasn’t me who stole the car. (deny), He denied stealing the car., Yes, okay. I’ll tell him about the accident. (agree), She agreed to tell him about the accident., I’ll never be naughty again. (promise), She promised not to be naughty again., I’m sorry, I forgot to phone you. (apologise), She apologised for forgetting to phone me., Let’s have a party! (suggest), She suggested having a party., No, I certainly won’t do your homework! (refuse), She refused to do my homework., ‘Don’t forget to post that letter when you go out,’ said Minnie. (remind), Minnie reminded me to post the letter., ‘Why don’t we have a party at my place next weekend?’ said Sarah. (suggest), Sarah suggested having a party at her place next / the following weekend., 'You really must come to the party!' (insist), She insisted on coming to the party., 'I'll give you a hand with that if you like' (offer), She offered to give a hand., 'If I were you, I would invest your money in gold' (advise), She advised me to invest my money in gold..

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