Minutes reporting verbs

1. 1. 1. 1. + to inf: offer, promise, agree, decide to doe.g. He promised faithfully to call me every week.

In the end, we decided to go to the theatre.

2. 2. 2. 2. + V-ing:, propose, insist on, agree on, admit, suggest, recommend, discuss doing sth.

e.g. He proposed dealing directly with the suppliers.She insisted on seeing her lawyer.I suggested putting the matter to the committee.I suggested putting the matter to the committee.

3. 3. 3. 3. + (that)+S+V: admit, suggest, recommend, emphasize, stress, announce, confirm, promise

e.g. I propose that we wait until the budget has been announced.I suggest (that) we wait a while before we make any firm decisions.

note:The book discusses about the effects on the environment. WRONG!The book discusses the effects on the environment. CORRECT.

1. JG offered ……….. (to lead) the new team.

2. HG suggested ………………(buy) more efficient bulbs.

3. IY apologized for………………(not predict) the delay.

4. TR agreed ………. (interview) the candidates.

5. Everyone agreed on …………….(hold) the meeting at 9:10 the day after tomorrow.the day after tomorrow.

6. UP and ER discussed ……………(split) the company into two.

7. Chair decided ……………..(leave) the decision until the next meeting.

1. JG offered to lead the new team.

2. HG suggested buying more efficient bulbs.

3. IY apologized for not predicting the delay.

4. TR agreed to interview the candidates.

5. Everyone agreed on holding the meeting at 9:10 the day after tomorrow.after tomorrow.

6. UP and ER discussed splitting the company into two.

7. Chair decided to leave the decision until the next meeting.