對於某些動詞，尤其是那些表示解釋，報告，或者警告的動詞，有時候後面可以跟that 從句，有時候可以動名詞，有時候也可以跟動詞不定式。更有時候動名詞和不定式都可以。
With some verbs, especially those that explain, report or warn, after the main verb, you can sometimes use that, sometimes a gerund (verb-ing form), other times an infinitive (with to), and other times, either a gerund or an infinitive.
句子表示承諾，警告，提議，建議，推薦，都可用這些結構。
Sentences that make promises, warnings, offers, suggestions or recommendations use these verb structures.
例如以下四種情況，黑體加粗和括號對應的情況
My teacher advised us to study two hours a day. (advise + infinitive)
The bookstore recommended buying an English-English dictionary. (recommend + verb-ing)
Judith promises to attend the school concert. (promise + infinitive)
Toby told me that he was going to France on holiday. (tell + that + independent clause)
有時候這些動詞需要一個賓語，通常是一個人。
In addition, some of these verbs need an object, usually a person or people.
例如
The police warned us not to enter the building.
The speaker invited the audience to ask questions.
了解這些動詞中哪些帶「that」、不定式、動名詞或兩者的最好方法是在閱讀時注意它們，或使用語法參考。這裡列出了一些最常見的模式。請記住，獨立從句有一個主語和一個動詞。
The best way to learn which of these verbs take 『that』, infinitives, gerunds, or both, is to notice them when you read, or to use grammar references. Here is a list of some of the most common patterns. Remember that an independent clause has a subject and a verb.
discuss
discuss + gerund
The band discussed playing at the new pub.
explain
explain + that + independent clause
The reporter explained that the storm may cause flooding.
invite
invite + someone + to-infinitive
My cousin invited me to go to a movie.
offer
offer + to-infinitive
The bank offered to give the clerk his own desk.
suggest
1) suggest + gerund
Jason suggested seeing Romeo and Juliet this weekend.
2) suggest + that + independent clause
May I suggest that you not buy a new car this year?
recommend
1) recommend + gerund
My doctor recommends eating fresh fruit every day.
2) recommend + that + independent clause
We recommend that you buy your tickets early.
ask
1) ask + to-infinitive
I asked to attend the meeting.
2) ask + someone + to-infinitive
Sharon asked her manager to change her hours.
3) ask + that + independent clause
Annie asked that we phone her after nine in the morning.
propose
1) propose + to-infinitive
The president proposed to study the idea.
2) propose + that + independent clause
Do you propose that we end this program?
tell
1) tell + someone + to-infinitive
My grandfather told us not to argue.
2) tell + that + independent clause
My friends told me that I could join them at the pub.
warn
1) warn + someone + to-infinitive
The firefighter warned the man not to go near the fire.
2) warn + that + independent clause
We are often warned that cigarettes are bad for our health.
promise
1) promise + someone + to-infinitive
I promised my father to do my best always.
2) promise + infinitive
Mark has promised to take his grandson to a football game.
3) promise + that
We promise that we will finish in time.
advise
1) advise + someone + to-infinitive
Mr Brown advised her to take the geometry course.
2) advise + gerund
The scientist advised performing another experiment.
3) advise + that + independent clause
The doctor advised that we get a flu shot every year.