Say + (that)
The fireman: “The fire started in the bakery". He said that the fire had started in the bakery.
Explain + (that)
The mechanic: “There aren’t any problems anymore”
The mechanic explained (that) there weren’t any problems anymore.
Tell+to+infinitive
Dad: "Throw out the trash"
Dad told me to throw out the trash.
Asked+ if / whether
Student: "Miss, can you explain this again?"
She asked the teacher if she could explain that again.
Claim + (that)
Jane: “He is a coward” → Jane claimed that he was a coward.
Promise + (that) / promise+ to + infinitive
Dad: “I will pick you up”
Dad promised (that) he would pick me up. / Dad promised to pick me up.