You should go to bed. (say), She told me to go to bed., Do it now! (insist), She insisted 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., I won't shout at you anymore. (promise), She promised that she wouldn't shout at me., I’ll punish you if you don’t behave. (threaten), He threatened to punish me if I didn't behave., It wasn’t me who stole the car. (deny), He denied stealing the car., May I have a piece of cake please? (ask), She asked if she might have a piece of cake., 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., Let’s have a party! (suggest), She suggested to have 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., ‘If it’s not ready by the end of the week, we’ll cancel the order,’ said Tony James. (threaten), Tony James threatened to cancel the order if it was not ready by the end of the week/ that week., '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..

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