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Question 80

Select all sentences that use the required reporting-verb complementation pattern.

  1. The ranger warned the swimmers to avoid the northern cove.Correct answer
  2. The consultant advised to replace the outdated access panel immediately.
  3. The apprentice denied to scratch the polished surface with a clamp.
  4. The supplier refused to reduce the quoted delivery charge.Correct answer

Explanation

The warning includes an object before its to-infinitive, and the refusal takes a to-infinitive without one. The advise and deny sentences use missing-object and to-infinitive patterns that their verbs do not permit here.

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