The doctors (advised / persuaded) that I should rest for 3 months.

The police (assured / promised) local residents that everything possible was being done to catch the car thieves.

A spokesperson for the company (reminded / warned) that there may be delays on the railways this summer due to major engineering work.

Russian scientists (have shown / have convinced) that honey can prevent the growth of bacteria.

Jack (told / promised) that he would be home before midnight.