I look forward to hearing your thoughts on this matter.

I want a full report though.

Please play it back for me after you've finished the recording.

Stop beating around the bush and tell us what you really think.

Could you share your honest opinion on this issue?

The mother whipped sense into her boy.

She read the children an amusing story.

She read an amusing story to the children.

She showed a great deal of wit in handling the delicate question.

He told me a sad story.

He went so far as to hit the girl to make her obey his orders.

I was deeply affected when I heard of his death.

I read the letter to him.

The teacher read a passage from the Bible to the class.

I had trouble making him hear me calling for help.

Drop me a line and let me know what you think.

I've tried reasoning with him but he just won't listen.

I told an amusing story to the children.

I read it to my family.

My family is under the control of my mother.