Which sentence contains an error in the reporting-verb pattern contrast for admit and deny?
The cyclist denied ignoring the temporary road sign at the junction.
The tenant admitted that she had copied the building key.
The treasurer admitted to misplace the receipt during the audit.✓Correct answer
The goalkeeper denied touching the ball outside the penalty area.
Explanation
The treasurer sentence is erroneous because admitted to misplace uses a bare verb after to instead of an -ing complement. Admit can take an -ing phrase or a that-clause to name the acknowledged action.