Reporting verbs + -ing form
		they report seeing an ape
	 
	
		
		
		
          1. Reporting verbs.
		  
		   Eyewitnesses report seeing a giant ape.
		  Other reporting verbs that follow the pattern verb + -ing are:
		  
            describe
              remember
              recall
              mention
              deny
              admit
	      
 
		  Write sentences in the present tense using
		    this pattern.
		  
            
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              For example:  
                      "I stole the money." (he/admit) 
                        He admits stealing the money.   | 
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