Reporting verbs Part 3

7. verb + object + preposition + …ing

accuse of, blame for, congratulate on, discourage from, forgive for

e.g. She congratulated him on passing his examinations.

8. verb + question-word + infinitive

describe, explain, wonder, know

e.g. They explained how to assemble the piece of furniture.

9. verb + object +question-word + infinitive

aask, remind tell

e.g. He told them what to do.

Source: Newbrook, Wilson, Acklam