v. + to do sth. offer, agree, decide, promise, refuse, threaten, ... ★ The kids offered to do the dishes.

★The man decided to stay and see what would happen.

★ Carl refused to give us any information. v. + sb. + to do sth. advise, beg, order, encourage, invite, promise, remind, warn, ... ★The doctor advised Patrick to take a complete rest.

★Banks actively encourage people to borrow money.

★They invited Sam to give a talk at the conference. v. + "-ing" form admit, deny, recommend, suggest, ... ★ Helen denied knowing anything about it.

★We strongly recommend reporting the incident to the police. v. + (sb.) + prep. + "-ing" form accuse, apologise, blame, congratulate, ... ★ Howard apologised for not arriving on time.

★ His boss blamed him for missing the train. 【即学即练】按照所给示例，用括号内的词改写下列句子。

Example: Lucy said, "Let's go to London." (suggest)

→Lucy suggested going to London.

→Lucy suggested that we go to London.

1. Albert said, "I'm ready to go." (announce)

→Albert ____________________________.

2. Sandra said, "If I were you, I'd meet him the following Monday." (advise)