Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • Extra - Say vs. Tell

    Uploaded by

    Stâlyn Ârâquê
    4 views1 page
    The document discusses the proper use of the verbs "say" and "tell". It notes that "say" can be followed directly by what was said and uses "to" followed by the person. "Tell" is followed directly by the person being spoken to. It provides examples of using each verb correctly and an exercise to practice filling in blanks with "say" or "tell" depending on the context.

    Original Description:

    Original Title

    Extra_Say vs. Tell

    Copyright

    © © All Rights Reserved

    Available Formats

    PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    Report this Document
    The document discusses the proper use of the verbs "say" and "tell". It notes that "say" can be followed directly by what was said and uses "to" followed by the person. "Tell" is followed directly by the person being spoken to. It provides examples of using each verb correctly and an exercise to practice filling in blanks with "say" or "tell" depending on the context.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Flag for inappropriate content
    4 views1 page

    Extra - Say vs. Tell

    Uploaded by

    Stâlyn Ârâquê
    The document discusses the proper use of the verbs "say" and "tell". It notes that "say" can be followed directly by what was said and uses "to" followed by the person. "Tell" is followed directly by the person being spoken to. It provides examples of using each verb correctly and an exercise to practice filling in blanks with "say" or "tell" depending on the context.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Flag for inappropriate content
    of 1

    Say versus Tell

    Review the rules about using the verbs “say” and “tell.” Then complete the exercise below.

    SAY

    • simple past and past participle: said


    • can be followed directly by what was said
    • example: The teacher said to complete the homework by Sunday night.
    • can be followed by “to” + person.
    • example: The teacher said to us, “Your homework is due on Sunday night.”

    TELL

    • simple past and past participle: told


    • followed directly by the person someone is speaking to
    • example: The teacher told us to do our homework by Sunday night.

    Exercises: Fill in the blank with the correct form of “say” or “tell.” Pay attention to verb tenses!

    1. My grandpa used to ____________ me stories before bedtime.


    2. Have you ever ____________ a lie before?
    3. My best friend ____________ me jokes every day.
    4. The sign ____________ that the speed limit is 50 km.
    5. What did you ____________ to me?
    6. I met with the nutritionist last week. She ____________ that I have to drink more water. She also
    ____________ me that I should eat more green vegetables.
    7. “I’m going to the library to do research,” Ann ____________ to me.
    8. “I’m going to the library to do research,” Ann ____________.
    9. “I’m going to the library to do research,” Ann ____________ me.

    You might also like