5.16 used in commenting

When commenting on what you are saying or doing, you use the simple present of a performative verb such as 'admit', 'promise', 'reject', or 'enclose'. For more information on performative verbs, see paragraphs 10.102 to 10.105.

• This, I admit, was my favourite activity.
• I enclose a small cheque which may come in handy.
• I leave it with confidence in your hands, Emmanuel.