Say or Tell?

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What's the difference between "say" and "tell"? Take this intermediate-level lesson and find out!

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Do you know the difference between "say" and "tell"? How can we use these words in sentences? Let's try a small quiz and find out!

Put "say" or "tell" into the sentences. Remember to think about the grammar and use the correct form as well.

 

  1. He ____ that he wanted to go home.
  2. He ____ me that he wanted to go home.
  3. You should always ____ the truth.
  4. Did you ____ sorry?
  5. He loves ____ jokes.
  6. Pardon? Did you ____ something?
  7. I need to ____ you something.
  8. I sent a message to ____ thank you.
  9. He asked me to marry him and I ____ yes!
  10. Please ____ us a story!

Explanation

The most important difference between "say" and "tell" is this:

We say something or we say something to somebody.

We tell somebody or we tell somebody something.

After "tell", there is a person.

 

The other phrases just have to be learned:
Tell

  • the truth / a lie
  • a joke
  • the time
  • a story
  • the difference

Say

  • sorry
  • please/thank you
  • yes/no
  • hi/hello/goodbye/good morning
  • a prayer
  • a few words

Practice! Ask and answer the questions with a partner. Then ask 4 questions with "say" and "tell"

 

1. When was the last time you said sorry to someone?

2. Do you say “please” and “thank you” to the server when you are at a restaurant?

3. When was the last time you said “no” to your children?

4.Do you always say “good morning” to your family in the morning?

5. Do you say a prayer before you eat your meals?

6.Have you ever told your parents a lie?

7. Do your kids always tell you the truth?

8. Do you know anyone that is good at telling jokes?

9. Did your grandparents ever tell you stories about when they were young?

10. Can you tell the difference between British, American, Canadian, and Australian English?

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