Matching Pairs Reporting Verb PatternsOnline version Match the groups of reporting verbs with the right pattern. by Patricia Isabel CHIRIBOGA MINAYA 1 He ADMITTED FAKING the documents. 2 He COMPLAINED ABOUT WORKING long hours. 3 She PROMISED TO INVESTIGATE the story. 4 The editor BLAMED HIM FOR NOT CHECKING his facts 5 We AGREED THAT she was the best candidate. 6 He ASKED THE PHOTOGRAPHER TO SEND the files immediately. 7 He WARNED US THAT the journey would be difficult. apologise FOR, complain ABOUT, insist ON, object ON advise, convince, encourage, invite, persuade, remind, tell, urge, warn agree, offer, promise, refuse, threaten accuse OF, compliment ON, congratulate ON, criticise FOR, thank FOR, warn ABOUT accuse OF, blame FOR, compliment ON, congratulate ON, criticise FOR, forgive FOR, thank FOR, warn ABOUT admit, agree, explain, deny, realise, say, think, warn advise, deny, mention, propose, recommend, suggest