7.25 types of reported clause

There are several types of reported clause. The type you use depends on whether you are reporting a statement, a question, an order, or a suggestion.

Most reported clauses either are 'that'-clauses or begin with a 'to'-infinitive. When a question is being reported, the reported clause begins with 'if', 'whether', or a 'wh'-word. The use of 'that'-clauses as reported clauses is discussed in paragraphs 7.26 to 7.28. Reported questions are discussed in paragraphs 7.29 to 7.35. The use of 'to'-infinitive clauses in report structures is discussed in paragraphs 7.36 to 7.45.