+ (that) + clause, Our investors said we need to come up with some new ideas., William worried that his company might not break even this year., + direct object + (that) + clause, John’s friends told him that his business might flop., Dana reassured us we’ll be in the black again soon., + (not) infinitive, Mariko decided not to create a new expense report., + direct object + (not) infinitive, We asked the office assistant to contact the supplier about the missing invoice., + (not) gerund, They talked about hiring some more employees., I suggest not forming a partnership at this time.

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